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Makkum weather in December (Friesland, Netherlands)

What's the typical weather in Makkum for December? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Makkum includes low temperatures and high rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 8°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Makkum in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 20 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 62 hours of sun. It's 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 Makkum. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Makkum, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 67%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 101 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 90% *  
SunshineSunshine 62 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 26% *  
Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (29 KM, 18 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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In December generally
poor weather
with low temperatures
and high monthly rainfall

More information

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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the Netherlands, check out our Makkum's climate page.

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
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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