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Weather in December in Friesland

Considering a trip to Friesland this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Friesland in December?

Friesland 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 and nighttime temperatures around 5°C in Hollum.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 62 hours of sunlight in Hollum. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Friesland in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Friesland climate page.

Where to go in Friesland in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Friesland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Friesland?

Hollum

In December Hollum generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Hollum
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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11°C 
7°C 
68 hours 
99 mm 
20 days 
8°C 
5°C 
62 hours 
96 mm 
20 days 
poor 
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7°C 
3°C 
67 hours 
82 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Climate in Hollum

Tzummarum

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

Tzummarum
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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11°C 
7°C 
68 hours 
92 mm 
20 days 
8°C 
4°C 
62 hours 
93 mm 
20 days 
poor 
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7°C 
3°C 
67 hours 
80 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Climate in Tzummarum

Nes

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

Nes
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maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
11°C 
7°C 
68 hours 
96 mm 
20 days 
8°C 
4°C 
62 hours 
94 mm 
20 days 
poor 
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7°C 
3°C 
67 hours 
81 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Climate in Nes

Harlingen

In December Harlingen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Harlingen
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
11°C 
7°C 
68 hours 
98 mm 
20 days 
8°C 
5°C 
62 hours 
98 mm 
20 days 
poor 
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7°C 
3°C 
67 hours 
84 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Climate in Harlingen

Sneek

In December Sneek generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Sneek
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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11°C 
6°C 
68 hours 
83 mm 
20 days 
8°C 
3°C 
62 hours 
89 mm 
20 days 
poor 
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7°C 
2°C 
67 hours 
79 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Climate in Sneek

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

Is December the best time to visit Friesland?

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

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

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