Van in December

4.2out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around 2°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.

2°CAvg high
-8°CAvg low
8Rainy days (35 mm)
9:20 hDaylight
07:23Sunrise · 16:42 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 2°C
  • Some rain: about 8 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -8°C

What to wear and pack

  • Winter coat, hat and scarf
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in December varies a lot between years (±3.2 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

-1° -11° J 0° -10° F 5° -5° M 11° 1° A 16° 5° M 23° 10° J 27° 14° J 27° 14° A 23° 10° S 16° 5° O 8° -1° N 2° -8° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -1°C-11°C33 mm 7– – 4.1
February 0°C-10°C34 mm 8– – 4.0
March 5°C-5°C56 mm 11– – 4.5
April 11°C1°C61 mm 13– – 5.4
May 16°C5°C58 mm 14– – 6.3
June 23°C10°C27 mm 7– – 8.2
July 27°C14°C12 mm 3– – 8.7
August 27°C14°C7 mm 2– – 8.8
September 23°C10°C12 mm 3– – 8.7
October 16°C5°C32 mm 8– – 7.1
November 8°C-1°C33 mm 7– – 5.6
December 2°C-8°C35 mm 8– – 4.2

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Van in December?

Daytime highs average 2°C and nights about -8°C.

When is the best time to visit Van?

The best months are August, July, September.