Sluis weather in December (Zeeland, Netherlands)

Is December a good time to explore Sluis weather-wise? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Sluis typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is part of winter. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 9°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Sluis in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 19 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 51 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Sluis. 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 Sluis climate page with graphs.

 

Sluis, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 51 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Bruges, Belgium (15 KM, 9 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

Interested in more climate information?

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