Zaandam weather in December (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

What does the weather outlook for Zaandam look like in December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Zaandam generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 8°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Zaandam in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 19 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 52 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

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

 

Zaandam, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 52 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

Data from: Amsterdam, the Netherlands (16 KM, 10 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?

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

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