Harlingen weather in December (Friesland, Netherlands)

Curious about the December weather in Harlingen? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Harlingen generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 5°C.

Harlingen in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 20 days of rain.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 62 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 67%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 98 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 90% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 62 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Harlingen in December?

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 in December.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Harlingen.

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