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Volendam in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Volendam 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 Volendam, Netherlands.

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Volendam in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Volendam in December in summary
Very bad weather
Min 5°C Max 7°C 68 mm 5 day(s) 88% 66% 12°C 5.0 h/day 1.9 cm
Best activities in December
Gastronomy
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 08:44 16:25
Hourly weather

Average weather in Volendam in December 2026

Very bad weather

The weather in Volendam 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 Volendam in December

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

Temperatures and rain in Volendam 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 Volendam in December

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Volendam in December

Check the seasonal normals in Volendam 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 9.0°C 6.3°C 4.5°C
Maximum temperature 10.2°C 7.3°C 5.5°C
Minimum temperature 7.8°C 5.3°C 3.5°C
Record maximum temperature 18.0°C
(2020)
14.0°C
(2021)
12.0°C
(2016)
Record low temperature -2.0°C
(2010)
-6.0°C
(2009)
-5.0°C
(2010)
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° 0 day(s)
(0%)
3 day(s)
(10%)
5 day(s)
(16%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 13.2°C 9.8°C 6.7°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 11.5°C 7.4°C 5.1°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 15.0°C 12.2°C 8.8°C
Wind
Wind speed 25 km/h 29 km/h 27 km/h
Wind temperature 4.6°C 1.3°C -0.9°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 65.4 mm 67.7 mm 59.4 mm
Number of days with precipitation 18 day(s)
(60%)
18 day(s)
(58%)
18 day(s)
(58%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 4 day(s)
(14%)
5 day(s)
(17%)
4 day(s)
(12%)
Record precipitation in one day 27.0 mm
(2019)
23.5 mm
(2019)
24.2 mm
(2018)
Other weather data
Humidity 86% 88% 87%
Visibility 9.2 km 8.9 km 8.9 km
Cloud cover 58% 66% 63%
UV index 3 2 2
Daily sunshine 6h 5h 5h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 08h02 08h44 08h43
Sunset time 16h46 16h25 16h56
Day length 8h44 7h41 8h13
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 Volendam in December?

Best activities in December
Gastronomy
Possible activities in December
Cultural visits and heritage
Activities not recommended in December
Beach and swimmingFamily and attractionsNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Volendam in December last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Partly Cloudy
5°C7°C0.0 mm
2
Overcast
6°C8°C0.2 mm
3
Partly Cloudy
5°C8°C0.0 mm
4
Cloudy
5°C8°C0.4 mm
5
Partly Cloudy
3°C6°C0.0 mm
6
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
6°C10°C2.2 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
9°C12°C2.5 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
10°C12°C2.1 mm
9
Cloudy
11°C12°C0.3 mm
10
Partly Cloudy
10°C12°C0.1 mm
11
Partly Cloudy
8°C10°C0.0 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
6°C9°C0.1 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
8°C9°C0.0 mm
14
Clear/Sunny
5°C8°C0.0 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
6°C9°C0.0 mm
16
Overcast
7°C10°C0.0 mm
17
Cloudy
8°C9°C0.0 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
8°C11°C0.3 mm
19
Cloudy
9°C12°C1.7 mm
20
Overcast
5°C7°C0.7 mm
21
Partly Cloudy
8°C9°C0.0 mm
22
Partly Cloudy
6°C7°C0.0 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
3°C5°C0.0 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
2°C3°C0.0 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
0°C2°C0.0 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
0°C3°C0.0 mm
27
Partly Cloudy
3°C8°C0.0 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
2°C6°C0.0 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
5°C7°C0.0 mm
30
Partly Cloudy
4°C6°C0.0 mm
31
Patchy rain nearby
4°C6°C0.3 mm
Nearby

Where to go near Volendam in December?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Volendam 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 Volendam in December, which places this month 12th out of 12. A trip is still possible, but plan a flexible itinerary.

Expect an average of 7°C during the day and 5°C at night, with about 68 mm of precipitation spread over 5 rainy days.

The sea is only 10°C on average in December. Swimming is still possible, but it will be cool.

Expect about 5.0 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

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

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in Moderate crowds, with an index of 41/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

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