Flower fields in the Netherlands
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December in Retranchement brings low temperatures, with daytime highs of 9°C (48°F) and nights around 4°C (39°F). It's also the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella is a must.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. June, July, August and September typically offer the best weather for Retranchement.
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Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of the Netherlands in December →
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).
Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Retranchement in December. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. Expect water temperatures of around 8°C (46°F), which is definitely too cold for comfortable swimming. Your luggage space is better used for other items. With limited sunshine expected, sunglasses aren't a priority for packing.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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Where to go in December - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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