The Ardennes weather in December
Planning a getaway to the Ardennes this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in the Ardennes in December?
The Ardennes is a region in Belgium. December in the Ardennes generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During December, winter is in full swing.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Liège.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Namur with an average of 88 mm to high rainfall in Spa with 115 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Liège. The city Liège usually sees around 55 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Ardennes in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Ardennes climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 4 most popular destinations in the Ardennes?
Liège
In December Liège generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Spa
In December Spa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Namur
In December Namur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Verviers
In December Verviers generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Ardennes, in Belgium.
Is December the best time to visit the Ardennes?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Ardennes due to the typically poor weather in Liège.
On average, the best time to visit the Ardennes is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Liège. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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