Weather in December in West-Flanders
Thinking about venturing to West-Flanders 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 West-Flanders in December?
West-Flanders is a region in Belgium. December in West-Flanders generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December is a winter month.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Bruges. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of West-Flanders in December, check out the map below.To explore the conditions in West-Flanders in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Beveren with an average of 74 mm to high rainfall in Bredene with 101 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Bruges.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 51 hours of sunshine in Bruges. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our West-Flanders climate page.
Where to go in West-Flanders in December
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Belgium, check out our West-Flanders's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in West-Flanders?
Bruges
In December Bruges generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ostend
In December Ostend generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Knokke-Heist
In December Knokke-Heist generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Blankenberge
In December Blankenberge generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ypres
In December Ypres generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in West-Flanders, in Belgium.
Is December the best time to visit West-Flanders?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Bruges, December may not be the ideal time to visit West-Flanders.
On average, the best time to visit West-Flanders is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Bruges. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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