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Nijmegen in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Nijmegen 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 Nijmegen, Netherlands.

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Nijmegen in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Nijmegen in December in summary
Very bad weather
Min 3°C Max 6°C 74 mm 5 day(s) 92% 64% 5.1 h/day 4.4 cm
Best activities in December
Cultural visits and heritageGastronomy
Practical guidelines
High crowding 08:37 16:26
Hourly weather

Average weather in Nijmegen in December 2026

Very bad weather

The weather in Nijmegen 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 Nijmegen in December

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

Temperatures and rain in Nijmegen 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 Nijmegen in December

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Nijmegen in December

Check the seasonal normals in Nijmegen 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 4.7°C 3.2°C
Maximum temperature 9.6°C 6.1°C 4.7°C
Minimum temperature 5.8°C 3.2°C 1.7°C
Record maximum temperature 18.0°C
(2015)
16.0°C
(2021)
14.0°C
(2018)
Record low temperature -5.0°C
(2010)
-12.0°C
(2010)
-9.0°C
(2009)
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° 1 day(s)
(3%)
7 day(s)
(23%)
11 day(s)
(35%)
Wind
Wind speed 19 km/h 21 km/h 21 km/h
Wind temperature 2.9°C -0.5°C -2.4°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 61.8 mm 74.0 mm 77.1 mm
Number of days with precipitation 13 day(s)
(43%)
17 day(s)
(55%)
18 day(s)
(58%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 4 day(s)
(15%)
5 day(s)
(16%)
5 day(s)
(16%)
Record precipitation in one day 27.0 mm
(2015)
26.9 mm
(2020)
25.4 mm
(2016)
Other weather data
Humidity 91% 92% 91%
Visibility 8.7 km 8.4 km 8.5 km
Cloud cover 56% 64% 62%
UV index 2 2 2
Daily sunshine 6h 5h 6h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 07h56 08h37 08h37
Sunset time 16h46 16h26 16h56
Day length 8h50 7h49 8h19
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 Nijmegen in December?

Best activities in December
Cultural visits and heritageGastronomy
Activities not recommended in December
Nightlife
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Nijmegen in December last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Clear/Sunny
3°C7°C0.0 mm
2
Overcast
6°C7°C0.4 mm
3
Overcast
6°C9°C0.2 mm
4
Partly Cloudy
4°C8°C0.9 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
3°C7°C0.0 mm
6
Light drizzle
7°C10°C0.7 mm
7
Overcast
8°C12°C1.7 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
10°C13°C2.8 mm
9
Partly Cloudy
11°C13°C0.3 mm
10
Cloudy
10°C12°C0.2 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
6°C10°C0.0 mm
12
Overcast
7°C11°C0.0 mm
13
Partly Cloudy
7°C9°C0.0 mm
14
Partly Cloudy
3°C8°C0.0 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
4°C9°C0.0 mm
16
Partly Cloudy
6°C10°C0.0 mm
17
Overcast
8°C10°C0.1 mm
18
Overcast
9°C11°C0.1 mm
19
Patchy rain nearby
10°C13°C1.1 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
4°C8°C0.2 mm
21
Partly Cloudy
7°C10°C0.0 mm
22
Overcast
4°C7°C0.0 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
2°C5°C0.0 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
0°C1°C0.0 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
-2°C1°C0.0 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
-2°C2°C0.0 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
0°C5°C0.0 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
-1°C3°C0.0 mm
29
Overcast
0°C5°C0.0 mm
30
Clear/Sunny
0°C5°C0.0 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
0°C5°C0.0 mm
Nearby

Where to go near Nijmegen in December?

Compare cities and destinations near Nijmegen in December to find another travel stop, a nearby alternative or a logical continuation of your stay in Nijmegen.

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Best time to visit Nijmegen month by month

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Nijmegen 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 Nijmegen 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 74 mm of precipitation spread over 5 rainy days.

Expect about 5.1 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 61/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

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