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.

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

 

Makkum, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 62 hours *  

Percentage 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.

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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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