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Heel Weather in December

December in Heel brings low temperatures, with daytime highs of 8°C (46°F) and nights around 2°C (36°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 79 mm (3.1 in), so pack an umbrella.

Rainfall in Heel in December

Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 19 days with rain, averaging 79 mm (3.1 in) for the month. This is a month with many wet days but modest rainfall totals, so showers are generally light and easy to manage.

Temperature in Heel in December

Heel in December gets highs of 8°C (46°F) during the day and drops to 2°C (36°F) at night. Experience the winter season in December. It stays cool throughout the day, so warm layers are a good idea from morning to evening. Nights fall to 2°C (36°F), which is cold enough to feel it indoors too. A good thick duvet makes all the difference for a comfortable night's sleep.

Sunshine in Heel in December

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 47 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best weather for Heel.

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Heel Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C (36°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C (46°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 79 mm (3.1 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 90% *  
SunshineSunshine 47 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Kleine Brogel, Belgium (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Best Places in the Netherlands in December

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Heel in December

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Heel in December. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. With limited sunshine expected, sunglasses aren't a priority for packing.

What To Do in Heel in December

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

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