Gouda weather in December (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

What kind of weather does December bring to Gouda? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Gouda includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 2°C.

Precipitation

Gouda in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 54 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Gouda. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gouda climate page with graphs.

 

Gouda, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 13% *  

Data from: Rotterdam, the Netherlands (20 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in December

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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