Gelderland Weather in December

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

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Arnhem Lochem Nijmegen Beekbergen

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

What to Expect in Gelderland in December

Gelderland, the Netherlands is a region in the Netherlands. December in Gelderland generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

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

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gelderland, the Netherlands, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Eefde with an average of 76 mm (3 in) to moderate rainfall in Winterswijk with 82 mm (3.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during December. Arnhem receives roughly 47 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Gelderland in December

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

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 Gelderland

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

Temperature range in Gelderland (December)

Precipitation variation in Gelderland (December)

Arnhem

In December Arnhem 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
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
47 hours
55 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Arnhem →

Lochem

In December Lochem 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
66 hours
54 hours
58 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lochem →

Nijmegen

In December Nijmegen 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
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
57 hours
39 hours
46 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Nijmegen →

Beekbergen

In December Beekbergen 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
51 hours
33 hours
39 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
77 mm (3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Beekbergen →

Winterswijk

In December Winterswijk 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
54 hours
39 hours
47 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Winterswijk →

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

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Arnhem 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Lochem 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Nijmegen 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Beekbergen 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Winterswijk 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Groesbeek 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)

Gelderland weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Gelderland, the Netherlands during December, with Arnhem averaging close to 78 mm (3.1 in).

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

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

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

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Gelderland.

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