Groningen weather in December (Groningen Province, Netherlands)

What kind of weather does December bring to Groningen? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Groningen includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 7°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Groningen in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 21 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 59 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 Groningen. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Groningen, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 91% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 59 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 23% *  

* Data from: Eelde, the Netherlands (9 KM, 5 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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