Terschelling Weather in December

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

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West-Terschelling Midsland Hoorn Oosterend

Thinking about venturing to Terschelling, 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 Terschelling in December

Terschelling, the Netherlands is a region in the Netherlands. December in Terschelling generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in West-Terschelling.

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

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 100 mm (3.9 in) in West-Terschelling.

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during December. West-Terschelling experiences about 62 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Terschelling by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February7°C (45°F) March8°C (46°F) April11°C (52°F) May14°C (57°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October15°C (59°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Terschelling →

Best Places to Visit in Terschelling in December

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

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 Terschelling

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

Temperature range in Terschelling (December)

Precipitation variation in Terschelling (December)

West-Terschelling

In December West-Terschelling generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
62 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in West-Terschelling →

Midsland

In December Midsland generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
62 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Midsland →

Hoorn

In December Hoorn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°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)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
62 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hoorn →

Oosterend

In December Oosterend generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°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)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
62 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Oosterend →

Formerum

In December Formerum generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
62 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Formerum →

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

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
West-Terschelling 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Midsland 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Hoorn 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Oosterend 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Formerum 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Baaiduinen 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)

Terschelling weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

December in Terschelling, the Netherlands brings poor weather. In West-Terschelling, daytime temperatures are typically around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows hover near 5°C (41°F).

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

In West-Terschelling, the average daytime high in December is 9°C (48°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F).

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

Not particularly. West-Terschelling averages just 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Terschelling, the Netherlands.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in West-Terschelling, December may not be the ideal time to visit Terschelling, the Netherlands.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in West-Terschelling. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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