The climate of Leeuwarden in December is humid. An average of 89 mm precipitation is recorded over 21 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in November, an average of 87 mm is recorded over 19 days.
Temperatures are cold in Leeuwarden in December: expect warm clothing. The average maximum temperature reaches 7°C, while the minimum falls to about 5°C. The month's average temperature is 6°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Leeuwarden in December: 13°C as a maximum in 2015 and -5°C as a minimum in 2009. Plan for about 3 days with temperatures below 0°, which is 10% of the month.
In December, the days last on average 07:34 in Leeuwarden. The sun rises around 08:45 and sets around 16:19.
With very unfavorable weather, the month of December is generally not recommended for traveling to Leeuwarden in the Netherlands.
In December, the most favorable activities in Leeuwarden are: Cultural visits and heritage and Gastronomy.
By contrast, these activities are not recommended or are ill-suited in Leeuwarden in December: Nightlife.
