Leeuwarden weather in December (Friesland, Netherlands)

Wondering what the weather is like in Leeuwarden during December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In December, Leeuwarden tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 8°C, cooling off to about 3°C at night.

Precipitation

Leeuwarden in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. On average, there are about 20 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 62 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Leeuwarden. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Leeuwarden, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 62 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 26% *  

Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (2 KM, 1 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.

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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

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