Groningen Province Weather in December

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

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Groningen Pieterburen Sellingen Bad-Nieuweschans

Planning a getaway to Groningen Province, the Netherlands this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Groningen Province in December

Groningen Province, the Netherlands is a region in the Netherlands. December in Groningen Province generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

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

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Groningen with an average of 69 mm (2.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Uithuizen with 87 mm (3.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during December. Groningen experiences about 59 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Groningen Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Groningen Province — and find the best time to visit. (based on Groningen)

January6°C (43°F) February7°C (45°F) March10°C (50°F) April14°C (57°F) May18°C (64°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September20°C (68°F) October15°C (59°F) November10°C (50°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Groningen Province in December

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

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 Groningen Province

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

Temperature range in Groningen Province (December)

Precipitation variation in Groningen Province (December)

Groningen

In December Groningen 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
65 hours
59 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Pieterburen

In December Pieterburen 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
10°C (50°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
65 hours
59 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Pieterburen →

Sellingen

In December Sellingen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°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)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
31 hours
36 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Bad-Nieuweschans

In December Bad-Nieuweschans generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°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)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
56 hours
50 hours
52 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Delfzijl

In December Delfzijl 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
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
56 hours
50 hours
52 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
75 mm (3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Groningen 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Pieterburen 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Sellingen 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Bad-Nieuweschans 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Delfzijl 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Zuidbroek 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)

Groningen Province weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Groningen Province, the Netherlands in December?

Groningen Province, the Netherlands typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Groningen average around 7°C (45°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Groningen Province, the Netherlands in December?

Average temperatures in Groningen Province, the Netherlands during December range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 7°C (45°F) in Groningen.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Groningen Province, the Netherlands during December, with Groningen averaging close to 69 mm (2.7 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Groningen Province, the Netherlands?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Groningen Province, the Netherlands due to the typically poor weather in Groningen.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Groningen. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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