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Rijswijk Weather in December

Rijswijk in December sees low daytime temperatures of 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows of 3°C (37°F). Rainfall is fairly high this month at around 85 mm (3.3 in), so pack a rain jacket to stay dry.

Rainfall in Rijswijk in December

You can expect rain on around 19 days based on historical patterns, with 85 mm (3.3 in) average for the month. This is a month with many wet days but modest rainfall totals, so showers are generally light and easy to manage.

Temperature in Rijswijk in December

Daytime temperatures in Rijswijk reach 8°C (46°F) in December, dropping to 3°C (37°F) at night. December is in the winter season. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. Nights fall to 3°C (37°F), which is cold enough to feel it indoors too. A good thick duvet makes all the difference for a comfortable night's sleep.

Sunshine in Rijswijk in December

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 54 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

Wind Speed in Rijswijk in December

Wind speeds average 6 m/s (12 knots) during December. At this speed, expect strong winds that make large branches move and create some resistance when walking. Since this is an average, some days have fresh winds while others have strong breezes that can make umbrellas tricky to control.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Rijswijk. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Rijswijk Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C (37°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C (46°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 85 mm (3.3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 89% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 6 m/s (12 knots) *  
SunshineSunshine 54 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 13% *  
* Data from: Rotterdam, the Netherlands (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Best Places in the Netherlands in December

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Legend 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).

What to Wear in Rijswijk in December

Cold weather calls for smart layering in December. A thermal base layer makes a huge difference in staying warm. Add a wool sweater or fleece, then a wind-resistant outer jacket. Prepare for significant rainfall with proper waterproof clothing and shoes. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Rijswijk in December

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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