Leiden weather in December (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

Wondering what the weather is like in Leiden during December? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Leiden includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 8°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 4°C.

Precipitation

Leiden in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 19 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 50 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 Leiden. June, July, August and September typically offer 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 Leiden climate page with graphs.

 

Leiden, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 50 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

Data from: Valkenburg, the Netherlands (5 KM, 3 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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