Utrecht Province Weather in December

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

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Utrecht Amersfoort Rhenen Bunschoten

Planning a getaway to Utrecht 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 Utrecht Province in December

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Utrecht.

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

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 77 mm (3 in) in Utrecht.

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during December. Utrecht experiences about 53 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

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Best Places to Visit in Utrecht Province in December

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

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

Temperature range in Utrecht Province (December)

Precipitation variation in Utrecht Province (December)

Utrecht

In December Utrecht generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
69 hours
53 hours
65 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
77 mm (3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Utrecht →

Amersfoort

In December Amersfoort generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Amersfoort →

Rhenen

In December Rhenen 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)
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 Rhenen →

Bunschoten

In December Bunschoten generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
77 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Bunschoten →

Vinkeveen

In December Vinkeveen 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
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
52 hours
64 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Vinkeveen →

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

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Utrecht 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Amersfoort 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Rhenen 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Bunschoten 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Vinkeveen 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Zeist 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 77 mm (3 in)

Utrecht Province weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Utrecht Province, the Netherlands in December. The popular destination of Utrecht averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Utrecht averages a daytime maximum of 8°C (46°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 2°C (36°F).

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

Not particularly. Utrecht averages just 77 mm (3 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Utrecht Province, the Netherlands.

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

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

On average, the best time to visit Utrecht Province, the Netherlands is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Utrecht. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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