Mechelen weather in December (Antwerpen Province, Belgium)

Planning a trip to Mechelen in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Mechelen generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 2°C.

Mechelen in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 45 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 Mechelen. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Mechelen climate page with graphs.

 

Mechelen, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 76 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 86% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 45 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Brussels, Belgium (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in Belgium in December

Find out more about the weather in Belgium in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Mechelen in December?

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 in December.

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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