Mechelen weather in December (Antwerpen Province, Belgium)

How does the weather in Mechelen usually fare in December? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Mechelen includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 8°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 2°C.

Precipitation

Mechelen in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. On average, there are about 18 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 45 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright 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 Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Brussels, Belgium (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in Belgium in December

Find out more about the weather in Belgium 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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