Ardennes Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Ardennes, Belgium in December.

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Planning a getaway to the Ardennes, Belgium 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 to Expect in the Ardennes in December

The Ardennes, Belgium 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.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Liège.

For a closer look at conditions across the Ardennes, Belgium, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Namur with an average of 88 mm (3.5 in) to high rainfall in Spa with 115 mm (4.5 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Liège receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Liège sees roughly 55 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore the Ardennes by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Ardennes — and find the best time to visit. (based on Liège)

January6°C (43°F) February7°C (45°F) March11°C (52°F) April15°C (59°F) May19°C (66°F) This monthJune22°C (72°F) July24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September20°C (68°F) October15°C (59°F) November10°C (50°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Ardennes in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Ardennes.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Ardennes

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in the Ardennes, Belgium?

Temperature range in the Ardennes (December)

Precipitation variation in the Ardennes (December)

Liège

In December Liège generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
73 hours
55 hours
68 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Liège →

Spa

In December Spa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
45 hours
50 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Spa →

Namur

In December Namur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
57 hours
37 hours
46 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Namur →

Verviers

In December Verviers generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
45 hours
50 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Verviers →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Ardennes, in Belgium.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Ardennes in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Liège 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Spa 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Namur 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Verviers 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)

The Ardennes weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Ardennes, Belgium in December?

Expect poor weather across the Ardennes, Belgium in December. The popular destination of Liège averages 7°C (45°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in the Ardennes, Belgium in December?

In Liège, the average daytime high in December is 7°C (45°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

Does the Ardennes, Belgium get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in the Ardennes, Belgium. Liège averages only about 97 mm (3.8 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Ardennes, Belgium?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Ardennes, Belgium due to the typically poor weather in Liège.

On average, the best time to visit the Ardennes, Belgium 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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We have much more information about the climate in the Ardennes.

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