ClimateForecastDecemberJanuary >>

The Hague weather in December (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

Is The Hague a good destination in December, weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of December in The Hague typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 8°C. At night, they generally drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

The Hague in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. On average, there are about 19 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 50 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit The Hague. July, August and September generally stand out with 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 The Hague climate page with graphs.

 

The Hague, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 88 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 87% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 50 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 16% *  
* Data from: Valkenburg, the Netherlands (13 KM, 8 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.

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in The Hague.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the Netherlands? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the Netherlands. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.