Friesland

Friesland Weather in December

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

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Hollum Tzummarum Nes Sneek

Thinking about venturing to Friesland, the Netherlands this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Friesland in December

Friesland, the Netherlands is a region in the Netherlands. December in Friesland generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Hollum.

For specific regional insights in Friesland, the Netherlands, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Surhuizum with an average of 71 mm (2.8 in) to high rainfall in Hindeloopen with 102 mm (4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Hollum receives about 62 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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Best Places to Visit in Friesland in December

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

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 Friesland

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

Temperature range in Friesland (December)

Precipitation variation in Friesland (December)

Hollum

In December Hollum generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°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)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
62 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Hollum →

Tzummarum

In December Tzummarum 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
68 hours
62 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Tzummarum →

Nes

In December Nes 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
68 hours
62 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Nes →

Sneek

In December Sneek generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°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)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
62 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Sneek →

Harlingen

In December Harlingen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°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)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
62 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Harlingen →

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

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hollum 8°C (46°F) 5°C (41°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Tzummarum 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Nes 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Sneek 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Harlingen 8°C (46°F) 5°C (41°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Workum 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 102 mm (4 in)

Friesland weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Friesland, the Netherlands generally has poor weather conditions. Hollum sees daytime temperatures near 8°C (46°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Hollum peak at roughly 8°C (46°F) in December, dropping to about 5°C (41°F) overnight.

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

December is on the drier side in Friesland, the Netherlands. Hollum averages only about 96 mm (3.8 in), with most days staying dry.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Hollum, December may not be the ideal time to visit Friesland, the Netherlands.

Generally speaking, July provides perfect weather in Hollum. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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