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Loon Weather in December

December in Loon brings low temperatures, with daytime highs of 7°C (45°F) and nights around 2°C (36°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 72 mm (2.8 in), so pack an umbrella.

Rainfall in Loon in December

Historically, the month has about 21 days of rain, averaging 72 mm (2.8 in) in total. This is a month with many wet days but modest rainfall totals, so showers are generally light and easy to manage.

Temperature in Loon in December

In December, Loon sees low temperatures, with highs of 7°C (45°F). Nights drop to around 2°C (36°F). December is in the winter season. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. At 2°C (36°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Loon in December

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 31 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

Wind Speed in Loon in December

Wind speeds average 4 m/s (8 knots) during December. At this speed, expect moderate winds that can raise dust and move small branches. Since this is an average, some days have gentle light winds while others experience stronger breezes that are quite noticeable.

December in Loon can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Loon Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C (36°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C (45°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 69%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 72 mm (2.8 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 91% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 m/s (8 knots) *  
SunshineSunshine 31 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 13% *  
* Data from: Assen, the Netherlands (4 KM, 2 Miles).

Best Places 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. See all of 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 Loon in December

Cold weather calls for smart layering in December. A thermal base layer makes a huge difference in staying warm. Add a wool sweater or fleece, then a wind-resistant outer jacket. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Loon 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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