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Weather in December in Limburg

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

What is the weather like in Limburg in December?

Limburg is a region in the Netherlands. December in Limburg 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 and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Maastricht.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Merselo with an average of 78 mm to moderate rainfall in Mesch with 93 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Maastricht receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Maastricht experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 55 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For a closer look at December's conditions in Limburg, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Limburg's yearly weather, check out our Limburg climate page.

Where to go in Limburg in December

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

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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 Limburg?

Maastricht

In December Maastricht generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Maastricht
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11°C 
4°C 
73 hours 
70 mm 
19 days 
7°C 
2°C 
55 hours 
85 mm 
19 days 
poor 
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7°C 
1°C 
68 hours 
74 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Climate in Maastricht

Valkenburg

In December Valkenburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Valkenburg
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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10°C 
4°C 
73 hours 
72 mm 
19 days 
poor 
7°C 
2°C 
55 hours 
88 mm 
19 days 
poor 
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7°C 
1°C 
68 hours 
76 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Valkenburg

Roggel

In December Roggel generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Roggel
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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11°C 
5°C 
61 hours 
68 mm 
18 days 
8°C 
2°C 
47 hours 
79 mm 
19 days 
poor 
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7°C 
1°C 
53 hours 
70 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Roggel

Stramproy

In December Stramproy generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Stramproy
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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 
5°C 
61 hours 
68 mm 
18 days 
8°C 
2°C 
47 hours 
80 mm 
19 days 
poor 
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7°C 
1°C 
53 hours 
70 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Stramproy

Brunssum

In December Brunssum generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Brunssum
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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 
4°C 
73 hours 
69 mm 
19 days 
7°C 
2°C 
55 hours 
83 mm 
19 days 
poor 
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7°C 
1°C 
68 hours 
72 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Brunssum

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

Is December the best time to visit Limburg?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Limburg due to the typically poor weather in Maastricht.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Maastricht. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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