Nijmegen weather in December (Gelderland, Netherlands)

What should you pack for a trip to Nijmegen in December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Nijmegen usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 7°C, cooling down at night to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Nijmegen in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 19 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 39 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Nijmegen. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nijmegen, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 90%  

Sunshine 39 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Nijmegen.

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