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Overijssel Weather in December

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

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Thinking about venturing to Overijssel, 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 Overijssel in December

Overijssel, the Netherlands is a region in the Netherlands. December in Overijssel generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of December is in 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 De Bult.

For a closer look at conditions across Overijssel, the Netherlands, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in De Bult with an average of 74 mm (2.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Enschede with 80 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. De Bult receives about 31 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 Overijssel in December

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

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 Overijssel

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

Temperature range in Overijssel (December)

Precipitation variation in Overijssel (December)

De Bult

In December De Bult 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
50 hours
31 hours
36 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in De Bult →

Hoge-Hexel

In December Hoge-Hexel 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
66 mm (2.6 in)
77 mm (3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hoge-Hexel →

Giethoorn

In December Giethoorn 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
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
31 hours
36 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Giethoorn →

Dalfsen

In December Dalfsen 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
64 mm (2.5 in)
75 mm (3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dalfsen →

Zwolle

In December Zwolle 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
65 mm (2.6 in)
76 mm (3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Zwolle →

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

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
De Bult 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Hoge-Hexel 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Giethoorn 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Dalfsen 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Zwolle 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Ootmarsum 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)

Overijssel weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Overijssel, the Netherlands generally has poor weather conditions. De Bult sees daytime temperatures near 7°C (45°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

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

In De Bult, the average daytime high in December is 7°C (45°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Overijssel, the Netherlands during December, with De Bult averaging close to 74 mm (2.9 in).

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in De Bult, December may not be the ideal time to visit Overijssel, the Netherlands.

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

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