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Ruinen Weather in December

December in Ruinen brings low temperatures, with highs of 7°C (45°F) and nights dropping to 2°C (36°F). Rainfall is on the higher side this month, averaging around 74 mm (2.9 in), so keep a rain jacket handy.

Rainfall in Ruinen in December

Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 20 days of rain are anticipated, with 74 mm (2.9 in) on average. Rain falls on many days this month, but usually in relatively small amounts. A light waterproof is more useful than a heavy umbrella.

Temperature in Ruinen in December

If you're visiting Ruinen in December, expect highs of 7°C (45°F) and overnight lows around 2°C (36°F). December is a notable month of the winter season. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. With overnight lows of 2°C (36°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Ruinen in December

The city usually sees around 31 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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 Ruinen.

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Ruinen Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C (36°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C (45°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 67%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 74 mm (2.9 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 91% *  
SunshineSunshine 31 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 13% *  
* Data from: Assen, the Netherlands (28 KM, 17 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 Ruinen in December

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Ruinen 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. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. With limited sunshine expected, sunglasses aren't a priority for packing.

What To Do in Ruinen 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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