Weather in December in The Ardennes
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.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Liège. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Ardennes in December, check out the map below.For a closer look at conditions across the Ardennes, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
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 climate data from the last 30 years, Liège receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 55 hours of sunlight in Liège. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our the Ardennes climate page.
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Popular destinations
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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