Heerenveen Weather in December

December in Heerenveen brings low temperatures, with daytime highs of 7°C (45°F) and nights around 2°C (36°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 77 mm (3 in), so pack an umbrella.

Rainfall in Heerenveen in December

Typically, you can expect about 20 days of rain this month, with 77 mm (3 in) on average. Rain is frequent but mostly light this month, with brief showers more common than heavy downpours.

Temperature in Heerenveen in December

December in Heerenveen brings typical temperatures with highs around 7°C (45°F) and lows of 2°C (36°F). Winter occurs in December. Expect a cold feel throughout the day, not just in the mornings and evenings. Warm layers are essential. With lows around 2°C (36°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Sunshine in Heerenveen in December

The city usually sees around 62 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 Heerenveen. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Heerenveen Temperature in December

Min Temperature 2°C (36°F)  

Max Temperature 7°C (45°F)  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 77 mm (3 in)  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 62 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 26% *  

* Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (30 KM, 19 Miles).

What to Wear in Heerenveen in December

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Heerenveen in December. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. Sunglasses aren't essential this month, though you might want them for the occasional bright moment.

What To Do in Heerenveen 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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More climate data for Heerenveen

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