Haarlem weather in December (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

Can you expect sunny skies in Haarlem in December? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In December, Haarlem typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 8°C, while night temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Haarlem in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 19 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 53 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Haarlem. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Haarlem, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 53 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

Temperatures

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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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Haarlem.

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