Leeuwarden in December
4.8out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 6°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.
6°CAvg high
3°CAvg low
13Rainy days (71 mm)
7:18 hDaylight
08:54Sunrise · 16:12 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 6°C
- Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.9 days)
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in December varies a lot between years (±4.9 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | 2°C | 64 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.6 |
| February | 5°C | 2°C | 50 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.9 |
| March | 8°C | 3°C | 48 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.4 |
| April | 12°C | 6°C | 41 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.2 |
| May | 15°C | 9°C | 57 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.5 |
| June | 18°C | 12°C | 65 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.8 |
| July | 20°C | 14°C | 78 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.0 |
| August | 20°C | 14°C | 84 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.0 |
| September | 18°C | 12°C | 76 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.7 |
| October | 13°C | 9°C | 75 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.8 |
| November | 9°C | 5°C | 66 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.1 |
| December | 6°C | 3°C | 71 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Leeuwarden in December?
Daytime highs average 6°C and nights about 3°C.
When is the best time to visit Leeuwarden?
The best months are July, August, June, September.