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Groningen in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Groningen 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 Groningen, Netherlands.

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Groningen in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Groningen in December in summary
Very bad weather
Min 4°C Max 6°C 71 mm 4 day(s) 91% 67% 11°C 4.9 h/day 3.2 cm
Best activities in December
Cultural visits and heritageGastronomy
Practical guidelines
High crowding 08:42 16:16
Hourly weather

Average weather in Groningen in December 2026

Very bad weather

The weather in Groningen 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 Groningen in December

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

Temperatures and rain in Groningen 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 Groningen in December

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Groningen in December

Check the seasonal normals in Groningen 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 7.7°C 5.0°C 3.3°C
Maximum temperature 9.4°C 6.3°C 4.6°C
Minimum temperature 6.1°C 3.7°C 1.9°C
Record maximum temperature 18.0°C
(2020)
15.0°C
(2021)
12.0°C
(2018)
Record low temperature -5.0°C
(2010)
-8.0°C
(2009)
-8.0°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° 2 day(s)
(7%)
5 day(s)
(16%)
10 day(s)
(32%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 12.2°C 8.9°C 6.0°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 10.5°C 6.3°C 3.8°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 14.2°C 11.4°C 7.9°C
Wind
Wind speed 22 km/h 24 km/h 24 km/h
Wind temperature 2.9°C -0.3°C -2.6°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 60.5 mm 70.9 mm 66.9 mm
Number of days with precipitation 17 day(s)
(57%)
20 day(s)
(65%)
20 day(s)
(65%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 4 day(s)
(13%)
4 day(s)
(13%)
5 day(s)
(16%)
Record precipitation in one day 28.0 mm
(2015)
22.2 mm
(2020)
17.1 mm
(2019)
Other weather data
Humidity 91% 91% 90%
Visibility 9.0 km 8.6 km 8.6 km
Cloud cover 59% 67% 65%
UV index 2 2 2
Daily sunshine 6h 5h 5h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 07h59 08h42 08h40
Sunset time 16h37 16h16 16h47
Day length 8h38 7h34 8h07
Our opinion on the climate in December
The review of Where And When adverse weather very bad weather very bad weather
Activities and events

What to do in Groningen in December?

Best activities in December
Cultural visits and heritageGastronomy
Possible activities in December
Family and attractions
Activities not recommended in December
Nature and landscapesNightlife
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Groningen in December last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Groningen 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
3°C7°C0.0 mm
6
Light drizzle
5°C9°C3.3 mm
7
Partly Cloudy
9°C10°C3.1 mm
8
Overcast
9°C13°C1.4 mm
9
Overcast
11°C12°C0.2 mm
10
Overcast
10°C12°C0.0 mm
11
Partly Cloudy
7°C9°C0.0 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
6°C9°C0.0 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
8°C9°C0.0 mm
14
Partly Cloudy
4°C7°C0.0 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
5°C8°C0.0 mm
16
Partly Cloudy
5°C9°C0.0 mm
17
Cloudy
7°C9°C0.0 mm
18
Overcast
8°C10°C0.5 mm
19
Patchy rain nearby
9°C12°C1.3 mm
20
Partly Cloudy
4°C6°C0.4 mm
21
Partly Cloudy
6°C8°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
Partly Cloudy
2°C7°C0.0 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
-1°C3°C0.0 mm
29
Overcast
3°C7°C0.0 mm
30
Clear/Sunny
-1°C4°C0.0 mm
31
Patchy rain nearby
3°C6°C0.5 mm
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Where to go near Groningen in December?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Groningen 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 Groningen 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 4°C at night, with about 71 mm of precipitation spread over 4 rainy days.

The sea is only 9°C on average in December. Swimming is still possible, but it will be cool.

Expect about 4.9 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Cultural visits and heritage and Gastronomy. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in High crowding, with an index of 57/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

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