Heerlen weather in December (Limburg, Netherlands)

Will it be warm or cold in Heerlen this December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Heerlen tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 7°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 2°C.

Precipitation

Heerlen in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Typically, you can expect about 19 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 55 hours hours of sunshine. 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 Heerlen. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Heerlen, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 55 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 21% *  

* Data from: Maastricht, the Netherlands (13 KM, 8 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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