Swalmen weather in December (Limburg, Netherlands)

Is Swalmen a good destination in December, weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

December in Swalmen generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 8°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 2°C.

Precipitation

Swalmen in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Expect around 19 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 55 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Swalmen. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Swalmen, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 55 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 21% *  

* Data from: Maastricht, the Netherlands (38 KM, 24 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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