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Katwijk weather in December (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

How is December weather typically in Katwijk? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Katwijk includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 8°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 4°C.

Precipitation

Katwijk in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 19 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 50 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Katwijk. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Katwijk, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 94 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 87% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 50 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 16% *  

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.

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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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