Weather in December in West-Flanders
Planning a getaway to West-Flanders 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 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.
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. Bruges experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.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 a closer look at December's conditions in West-Flanders, see the map below. For a more detailed look at West-Flanders's yearly weather, check out our West-Flanders climate page.
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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.
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