The weather in December in the Netherlands
It's cold in December in the Netherlands with an average temperature of 8°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 11°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 7°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for the Netherlands. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 16°C in 2022, the Netherlands reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -2°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -8°C to a highest value of 12°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In December, there is an average of 76 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,4 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in December for the Netherlands
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in the Netherlands. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Netherlands | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 8°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 11°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 2°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 76 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 11 days | 17 days |
| Total snowfall | 1,4 cm | 9,7 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 3 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Netherlands with cold temps, averaging around 8°C during the day and nights around 4°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps rise to around 9°C, with nights around 5°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Netherlands is around 10°C, while nighttime temps are about 6°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 1 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.
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The climate in the Netherlands is based on weather data from Amsterdam. Other places, like Texel, Veluwe or Zeeland, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in the Netherlands to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in the Netherlands. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in the Netherlands
Temperature in December in the Netherlands over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in the Netherlands. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in December in the Netherlands
Total precipitation in December in the Netherlands over the years
Daily Snowfall in December in the Netherlands
Snowfall in December in the Netherlands per year
Daily UV index in December in the Netherlands
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in the Netherlands, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in the Netherlands by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for the Netherlands. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.