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Assen in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Assen in December 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether December is a good month to travel to Assen, Netherlands.

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Assen in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Assen in December in summary
Very bad weather
Min 3°C Max 6°C 90 mm 6 day(s) 92% 70% 4.8 h/day 4.6 cm
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 08:41 16:17
Hourly weather

Average weather in Assen in December 2026

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The weather in Assen in December 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in December. This allows you to forecast the weather in December 2026. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Assen in December

Temperatures, precipitation, snow and monthly trends help better understand the climate in Assen in December.

Temperatures and rain in Assen in December

Average daily weather

Temperatures, rain and snow day by day in December, with a separate scale for snow.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall Daily snow

Monthly temperatures

The month of December is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Assen in December

The climate of Assen in December is humid. An average of 90 mm precipitation is recorded over 18 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in November, an average of 67 mm is recorded over 14 days.

Temperatures are cold in Assen in December: expect warm clothing. The average maximum temperature reaches 6°C, while the minimum falls to about 3°C. The month's average temperature is 5°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Assen in December: 15°C as a maximum in 2021 and -10°C as a minimum in 2010. Plan for about 7 days with temperatures below 0°, which is 23% of the month.

In December, the days last on average 07:36 in Assen. The sun rises around 08:41 and sets around 16:17.

With very unfavorable weather, the month of December is generally not recommended for traveling to Assen in the Netherlands.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Assen in December

Check the seasonal normals in Assen in December and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
December
Weather data November December January
Outside temperature
Average temperature 7.3°C 4.6°C 2.9°C
Maximum temperature 9.2°C 6.0°C 4.4°C
Minimum temperature 5.4°C 3.2°C 1.4°C
Record maximum temperature 18.0°C
(2020)
15.0°C
(2021)
13.0°C
(2018)
Record low temperature -6.0°C
(2010)
-10.0°C
(2010)
-10.0°C
(2013)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days below 0° 3 day(s)
(10%)
7 day(s)
(23%)
12 day(s)
(39%)
Wind
Wind speed 20 km/h 22 km/h 22 km/h
Wind temperature 2.4°C -0.7°C -2.8°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 67.3 mm 89.7 mm 87.6 mm
Number of days with precipitation 14 day(s)
(47%)
18 day(s)
(58%)
19 day(s)
(61%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 4 day(s)
(15%)
6 day(s)
(20%)
6 day(s)
(18%)
Record precipitation in one day 38.6 mm
(2014)
33.1 mm
(2020)
26.6 mm
(2016)
Other weather data
Humidity 92% 92% 91%
Visibility 8.5 km 8.2 km 8.4 km
Cloud cover 61% 70% 67%
UV index 2 2 2
Daily sunshine 6h 5h 5h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 07h58 08h41 08h39
Sunset time 16h38 16h17 16h48
Day length 8h40 7h36 8h09
Our opinion on the climate in December
The review of Where And When adverse weather very bad weather very bad weather
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Assen in December last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Assen in December 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Partly Cloudy
3°C6°C0.0 mm
2
Overcast
6°C7°C0.0 mm
3
Partly Cloudy
6°C8°C0.0 mm
4
Clear/Sunny
4°C7°C0.0 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
4°C7°C0.0 mm
6
Light rain
5°C9°C4.1 mm
7
Partly Cloudy
9°C10°C3.3 mm
8
Overcast
9°C13°C1.7 mm
9
Overcast
11°C12°C0.4 mm
10
Overcast
10°C12°C0.0 mm
11
Partly Cloudy
7°C9°C0.0 mm
12
Partly Cloudy
6°C9°C0.0 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
8°C9°C0.0 mm
14
Partly Cloudy
3°C7°C0.0 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
5°C8°C0.0 mm
16
Partly Cloudy
6°C9°C0.0 mm
17
Cloudy
7°C9°C0.0 mm
18
Overcast
8°C10°C0.6 mm
19
Patchy rain nearby
9°C12°C1.4 mm
20
Cloudy
4°C7°C0.4 mm
21
Partly Cloudy
6°C9°C0.0 mm
22
Partly Cloudy
4°C6°C0.0 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
1°C4°C0.0 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
0°C2°C0.0 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
-2°C1°C0.0 mm
26
Partly Cloudy
-4°C1°C0.0 mm
27
Mist
1°C7°C0.0 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
-1°C3°C0.0 mm
29
Overcast
2°C6°C0.0 mm
30
Clear/Sunny
-1°C4°C0.0 mm
31
Patchy rain nearby
2°C6°C0.3 mm
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Where to go near Assen in December?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Assen in December: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Not really. The weather conditions are unfavorable in Assen in December, which places this month 12th out of 12. A trip is still possible, but plan a flexible itinerary.

Expect an average of 6°C during the day and 3°C at night, with about 90 mm of precipitation spread over 6 rainy days.

Expect about 4.8 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

No: this month is in Moderate crowds, with a visitor index of 30/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

If your dates are flexible, the most favorable months in Assen are: May, June, July, August and September. Compare them before finalizing your departure.
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