Drenthe Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Drenthe, the Netherlands in December.

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Westerbork IJhorst Dwingeloo Exloo

Are you planning a trip a to Drenthe, the Netherlands in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Drenthe in December

Drenthe, the Netherlands is a region in the Netherlands. December in Drenthe generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

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

For a closer look at conditions across Drenthe, the Netherlands, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Eelderwolde with an average of 70 mm (2.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Coevorden with 76 mm (3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Westerbork sees roughly 31 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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Best Places to Visit in Drenthe in December

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

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 Drenthe

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Drenthe, the Netherlands?

Temperature range in Drenthe (December)

Precipitation variation in Drenthe (December)

Westerbork

In December Westerbork 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
50 hours
31 hours
36 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Westerbork →

IJhorst

In December IJhorst 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
50 hours
31 hours
36 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in IJhorst →

Dwingeloo

In December Dwingeloo 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
50 hours
31 hours
36 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dwingeloo →

Exloo

In December Exloo 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
50 hours
31 hours
36 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Exloo →

Meppen

In December Meppen 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
50 hours
31 hours
36 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
75 mm (3 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Meppen →

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

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Westerbork 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
IJhorst 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Dwingeloo 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Exloo 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Meppen 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Norg 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)

Drenthe weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Drenthe, the Netherlands in December?

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

What is the average temperature in Drenthe, the Netherlands in December?

Daytime temperatures in Westerbork peak at roughly 7°C (45°F) in December, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

Does Drenthe, the Netherlands get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Westerbork averages just 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Drenthe, the Netherlands.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Drenthe, the Netherlands?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Drenthe, the Netherlands with often poor weather in Westerbork.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Westerbork. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Drenthe.

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