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Hoofdplaat Weather in December

December in Hoofdplaat brings low temperatures around 8°C (46°F) during the day, dropping to 3°C (37°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 79 mm (3.1 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Hoofdplaat in December

Expect around 19 days of rain based on historical data, with 79 mm (3.1 in) average. Rain is frequent but mostly light this month, with brief showers more common than heavy downpours.

Temperature in Hoofdplaat in December

In December, expect low temperatures in Hoofdplaat, with highs of 8°C (46°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F) at night. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Cold conditions persist throughout the day, so warm clothing is important from the moment you head outside. Nights fall to 3°C (37°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 Hoofdplaat in December

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 64 hours of sunshine.

Wind Speed in Hoofdplaat in December

December has wind speeds averaging 7 m/s (14 knots). You can expect generally windy conditions with strong breezes affecting daily routines on typical days. As an average, some days have moderate strong winds while others feature more intense gusts that make walking and movement challenging.

Average water temperature in December

The water temperature is only 8°C (46°F) this month, cold enough that most people will want to stay out. Hardy swimmers may manage a quick dip, but it won't be comfortable.

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

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Hoofdplaat Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C (37°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C (46°F)  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 8°C (46°F) *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 79 mm (3.1 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 87% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 m/s (14 knots) *  
SunshineSunshine 64 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 26% *  
* Data from: Vlissingen, the Netherlands (10 KM, 6 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 Hoofdplaat in December

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Hoofdplaat 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. The water temperature sits at about 8°C (46°F), which is too chilly for most people to enjoy swimming. Leave the swimsuit at home unless you love cold water. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Hoofdplaat 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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