Sittard weather in December (Limburg, Netherlands)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Sittard during December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Sittard typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 8°C. At night, they generally drop to 2°C.

Precipitation

Sittard in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. On average, there are about 19 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 55 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Sittard. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sittard, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 55 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 21% *  

Data from: Maastricht, the Netherlands (10 KM, 6 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

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