Netherlands in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in the Netherlands in december 2024
In this section, find the the weather forecast for the month of december for most popular cities in Netherlands. These forecasts are probabilities for the month of december from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in december in Amsterdam
very bad weather 58cm
Weather at 6am
43°F
Cloudy
28% of time
23%
21%
9%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Cloudy
32% of time
18%
17%
16%
Weather at 6pm
43°F
Cloudy
26% of time
23%
21%
14%
Weather at 3am
43°F
27%
22%
19%
12%
Where to go in the Netherlands in december?
Where to go in the Netherlands in december: destination map
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Where to go in each region in december?
| Central of Netherlands (Utrecht, De Bilt, Het Nationale Park De Hoge Veluwe...) | 43°F to 45°F | 3 à 8 days | 50°F | very bad weather |
| Holland (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Den Haag...) | 45°F to 49°F | 4 à 9 days | 50°F | very bad weather* |
| North of Netherlands (Groningen, Wadden, Leeuwarden...) | 43°F to 47°F | 4 à 8 days | 47°F to 50°F | very bad weather |
| South of Netherlands (Maastricht, Eindhoven, Zeeland...) | 45°F to 47°F | 3 à 10 days | 50°F to 52°F | very bad weather |
Where should you go in the Netherlands in december when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in the Netherlands in december is very bad across the board.
This month is not the best month to go to in Netherlands. The climate in Den Helder is bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk being faced with rain very regularly.
It's much worse around the cities of Den Helder and surrounding areas where the climate is even worse. It is really not advisable to go to these areas this month.
Climate in the Netherlands in december
Climate in Amsterdam in december
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 47°F and minimum temperature is 41°F (for an average temperature of 43°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh in that area in the month of december. Bring warm clothes! With 4.6in over 8 days, you will experience some showers throughout your stay. But this is rather reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 50°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (27%) | ||
| Humidity | 90% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 66% | ||
| Length of day | 07:43 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Maastricht in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Maastricht is 41°F (maximum temperature is 45°F and minimum temperature is 40°F). The climate is quite cold in this city in the month of december. Do not forget to cover yourself! With 4in over 7 days, rainfall can happen throughout your vacations. But this is moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 41°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||
| Humidity | 91% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 62% | ||
| Length of day | 07:58 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Rotterdam in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Rotterdam is 47°F (maximum temperature is 49°F and minimum temperature is 45°F). The climate is quite cold in this location in this month. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! With 3.7in over 7 days, rain may occur during your holidays. But this is moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 49°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 50°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 66% | ||
| Length of day | 07:47 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Utrecht in december
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 45°F and minimum temperature is 40°F (for an average temperature of 43°F). The climate is rather cold in this location in the month of december. Bring warm clothes! With 2.5in over 4 days, you will experience some showers during your journey. But this is rather reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||
| Humidity | 92% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||
| Cloud cover | 65% | ||
| Length of day | 07:46 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Delft in december
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 47°F and minimum temperature is 43°F (for an average temperature of 45°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh around this city in december. Plan to cover you well! With 5in over 9 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your trip. But this is pretty moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||
| Rainfall | 5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (30%) | ||
| Humidity | 87% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 65% | ||
| Length of day | 07:46 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in the Netherlands in december
| Amsterdam in december | very bad weather |
| Maastricht in december | very bad weather |
| Rotterdam in december | bad weather |
| Utrecht in december | very bad weather |
| Delft in december | very bad weather |
| Eindhoven in december | very bad weather |
| Keukenhof (Stationsweg) in december | very bad weather |
| Den Haag in december | very bad weather |
| Volendam in december | very bad weather |
| Zandvoort in december | very bad weather |
| Zeeland in december | very bad weather |
| De Bilt in december | very bad weather |
| Den Helder in december | bad weather |
| Gouda in december | very bad weather |
| Groningen in december | very bad weather |
| Het Nationale Park De Hoge Veluwe in december | very bad weather |
| Marken in december | very bad weather |
| Wadden in december | very bad weather |
| Vlissingen in december | very bad weather |
| Alkmaar in december | very bad weather |
| Almelo in december | very bad weather |
| Almere Stad in december | very bad weather |
| Amersfoort in december | very bad weather |
| Apeldoorn in december | very bad weather |
| Arnhem in december | very bad weather |
| Assen in december | very bad weather |
| Bergen op Zoom in december | very bad weather |
| 's-Hertogenbosch in december | very bad weather |
| Breda in december | very bad weather |
| Delfzijl in december | very bad weather |
| Deventer in december | very bad weather |
| Doetinchem in december | very bad weather |
| Dordrecht in december | very bad weather |
Weather data for Netherlands in december:
Weather data for Netherlands in december is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in the Netherlands. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in the Netherlands can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to the Netherlands.