Bulb District / Bollenstreek Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands in December.

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Haarlem Leiden Katwijk Noordwijk

Planning a journey to the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek in December

The Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands is a region in the Netherlands. December in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Haarlem.

For a closer look at conditions across the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Leiden with an average of 88 mm (3.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Noordwijk with 95 mm (3.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Haarlem gets roughly 53 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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Best Places to Visit in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Bulb District / Bollenstreek.

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 Bulb District / Bollenstreek

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands?

Temperature range in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek (December)

Precipitation variation in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek (December)

Haarlem

In December Haarlem generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
53 hours
63 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Haarlem →

Leiden

In December Leiden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
64 hours
50 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Leiden →

Katwijk

In December Katwijk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
64 hours
50 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Katwijk →

Noordwijk

In December Noordwijk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
64 hours
50 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Noordwijk →

Noordwijkerhout

In December Noordwijkerhout generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
64 hours
50 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Noordwijkerhout →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, in the Netherlands.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Haarlem 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Leiden 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Katwijk 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Noordwijk 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Noordwijkerhout 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Lisse 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)

The Bulb District / Bollenstreek weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands in December?

In December, the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands generally has poor weather conditions. Haarlem sees daytime temperatures near 8°C (46°F), with nights cooling to roughly 4°C (39°F).

What is the average temperature in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands in December?

Daytime temperatures in Haarlem peak at roughly 8°C (46°F) in December, dropping to about 4°C (39°F) overnight.

Does the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands during December, with Haarlem averaging close to 94 mm (3.7 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands due to the typically poor weather in Haarlem.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly perfect weather in Haarlem. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.

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