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December climate

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December in Amsterdam

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Not the best time: Cold weather is the main limitation.

Not an ideal month

Daytime high

44°F

Lows around 38°F

Rain

Frequent rain

Sun

2 h/day

Air feel

Very dry

When to visit

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Temperature

Cold by day, cold at night.

44°Ftypical December high

Typical range

Precipitation

Rain is frequent. About 15 wet days, the highest monthly average.

48%wet-day frequency

AmountWet-day chance

Sunshine

Sunshine is scarce under mostly cloudy skies.

1.9 hDecember sunshine

Heat & humidity by month

Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.

Very dryDecember Heat feel

Easy airWarm airHumid air

Hourly temperature pattern

In December, afternoons feel about 33° and nights feel near 31°.

FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours

Clear sky

Mostly cloudy skies this month.

23%December Clear sky

Clear skyCloud

Wind pattern

Breezy December days can feel brisker in open spots.

13 mphDecember Breezy

More detailIncludes daypart comfort

Typical December day

December late afternoons are around 43°F, and early evening stays near 42°F.

Avg temp Typical range

Morning41°F

Rain23%

Cloud78%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Midday43°F

Rain24%

Cloud77%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Late afternoon43°F

Rain24%

Cloud76%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

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Early evening41°F

Rain23%

Cloud76%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Data table

View month-by-month numbers

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	36	2.7	13	2.2	86
Feb	44	37	2.4	12	3.3	84
Mar	48	39	2.1	11	4.7	81
Apr	54	43	2.0	11	6.6	77
May	61	49	2.6	12	7.4	77
Jun	66	55	2.7	12	7.2	78
Jul	69	58	3.4	14	7.3	79
Aug	70	59	3.6	14	6.6	80
Sep	65	55	3.0	12	5.1	82
Oct	58	49	3.6	15	3.8	84
Nov	50	43	3.2	15	2.2	87
Dec	44	38	3.1	15	1.9	87

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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast

Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.

Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.

Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.

Last updated: Jun 1, 2026

Data & methodology

Month

High°F

Low°F

Rainin

Wet days

Sunh

Humidity%

Jan

2.7

2.2

Feb

2.4

3.3

Mar

2.1

4.7

Apr

2.0

6.6

May

2.6

7.4

Jun

2.7

7.2

Jul

3.4

7.3

Aug

3.6

6.6

Sep

3.0

5.1

Oct

3.6

3.8

Nov

3.2

2.2

Dec

3.1

1.9

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	36	2.7	13	2.2	86
Feb	44	37	2.4	12	3.3	84
Mar	48	39	2.1	11	4.7	81
Apr	54	43	2.0	11	6.6	77
May	61	49	2.6	12	7.4	77
Jun	66	55	2.7	12	7.2	78
Jul	69	58	3.4	14	7.3	79
Aug	70	59	3.6	14	6.6	80
Sep	65	55	3.0	12	5.1	82
Oct	58	49	3.6	15	3.8	84
Nov	50	43	3.2	15	2.2	87
Dec	44	38	3.1	15	1.9	87

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	36	2.7	13	2.2	86
Feb	44	37	2.4	12	3.3	84
Mar	48	39	2.1	11	4.7	81
Apr	54	43	2.0	11	6.6	77
May	61	49	2.6	12	7.4	77
Jun	66	55	2.7	12	7.2	78
Jul	69	58	3.4	14	7.3	79
Aug	70	59	3.6	14	6.6	80
Sep	65	55	3.0	12	5.1	82
Oct	58	49	3.6	15	3.8	84
Nov	50	43	3.2	15	2.2	87
Dec	44	38	3.1	15	1.9	87

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	36	2.7	13	2.2	86
Feb	44	37	2.4	12	3.3	84
Mar	48	39	2.1	11	4.7	81
Apr	54	43	2.0	11	6.6	77
May	61	49	2.6	12	7.4	77
Jun	66	55	2.7	12	7.2	78
Jul	69	58	3.4	14	7.3	79
Aug	70	59	3.6	14	6.6	80
Sep	65	55	3.0	12	5.1	82
Oct	58	49	3.6	15	3.8	84
Nov	50	43	3.2	15	2.2	87
Dec	44	38	3.1	15	1.9	87

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	36	2.7	13	2.2	86
Feb	44	37	2.4	12	3.3	84
Mar	48	39	2.1	11	4.7	81
Apr	54	43	2.0	11	6.6	77
May	61	49	2.6	12	7.4	77
Jun	66	55	2.7	12	7.2	78
Jul	69	58	3.4	14	7.3	79
Aug	70	59	3.6	14	6.6	80
Sep	65	55	3.0	12	5.1	82
Oct	58	49	3.6	15	3.8	84
Nov	50	43	3.2	15	2.2	87
Dec	44	38	3.1	15	1.9	87

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	36	2.7	13	2.2	86
Feb	44	37	2.4	12	3.3	84
Mar	48	39	2.1	11	4.7	81
Apr	54	43	2.0	11	6.6	77
May	61	49	2.6	12	7.4	77
Jun	66	55	2.7	12	7.2	78
Jul	69	58	3.4	14	7.3	79
Aug	70	59	3.6	14	6.6	80
Sep	65	55	3.0	12	5.1	82
Oct	58	49	3.6	15	3.8	84
Nov	50	43	3.2	15	2.2	87
Dec	44	38	3.1	15	1.9	87

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	36	2.7	13	2.2	86
Feb	44	37	2.4	12	3.3	84
Mar	48	39	2.1	11	4.7	81
Apr	54	43	2.0	11	6.6	77
May	61	49	2.6	12	7.4	77
Jun	66	55	2.7	12	7.2	78
Jul	69	58	3.4	14	7.3	79
Aug	70	59	3.6	14	6.6	80
Sep	65	55	3.0	12	5.1	82
Oct	58	49	3.6	15	3.8	84
Nov	50	43	3.2	15	2.2	87
Dec	44	38	3.1	15	1.9	87