Sassenheim weather in December (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

How does the December weather in Sassenheim compare to other months? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Sassenheim typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 8°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Sassenheim in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 19 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 50 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Sassenheim. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sassenheim climate page with graphs.

 

Sassenheim, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 50 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

Data from: Valkenburg, the Netherlands (8 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in December

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Interested in more climate information?

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