The weather in December in Terschelling

It's cold in December in Terschelling with an average temperature of 8°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 10°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 7°C.

Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Terschelling. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Terschelling, 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 12°C in 2015, Terschelling reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -1°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -7°C to a highest value of 11°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Terschelling is 8°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.

Precipitation and snowfall

In December, there is an average of 108 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,4 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in December for Terschelling

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Terschelling. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Terschelling New York
Average temperature 8°C 9°C
Max. temperature 10°C 12°C
Min. temperature 2°C -5°C
Total precipitation 108 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 14 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 Terschelling with cold temps, averaging around 9°C during the day and nights around 5°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 8°C, with nights around 4°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 Terschelling is around 9°C, while nighttime temps are about 6°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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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.

Check out the climate of Terschelling for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in Terschelling is based on weather data from Midsland aan Zee. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Terschelling to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Terschelling, Netherlands. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Terschelling

Temperature in December in Terschelling over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Terschelling, 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 Terschelling

Total precipitation in December in Terschelling over the years

Daily Snowfall in December in Terschelling

Snowfall in December in Terschelling per year

Daily UV index in December in Terschelling

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Terschelling, 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 Terschelling by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Terschelling. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.