Harlingen weather in December (Friesland, Netherlands)

Wondering what the weather is like in Harlingen during December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In December, Harlingen tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Harlingen in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 20 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 62 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Harlingen. 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 Harlingen climate page with graphs.

 

Harlingen, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 62 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 26% *  

* Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (23 KM, 14 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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