Wijk aan Zee weather in December (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

Looking to travel to Wijk aan Zee in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Wijk aan Zee generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 9°C, while nights can cool down to about 4°C.

Wijk aan Zee in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Wijk aan Zee. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Wijk aan Zee, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 8°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 101 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
* Data from: Zandvoort, the Netherlands (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in December

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands in December and which places have the best weather 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 Wijk aan Zee in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 8°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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