Amsterdam in December: weather & travel advice
Amsterdam in December is climatically mixed. Days are around 6 °C (cold). With about 13 rainy days it is wet.
Amsterdam · DecemberPhoto: Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA · CC BY 2.0Climate facts
- Day
- 6 °C
- Night
- 3 °C
- Rainy days
- 13 rainy days
- Sun
- 1 h/day
- Humidity
- 92 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachUnsuitable16/100
City breakUnsuitable31/100
ActiveUnsuitable25/100
FamilyUnsuitable24/100
In favour
- No particular highlights.
To consider
- Rather cool at around 6 °C
- Higher chance of rain (about 13 rainy days)
- High humidity (92 %)
All months at a glance
5J
6F
9M
13A
16M
19J
21J
21A
18S
14O
10N
6D
12J
10F
11M
9A
9M
9J
9J
10A
11S
12O
13N
13D
Similar destinations in December
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Amsterdam in December?
Daytime highs average around 6 °C, with nights around 3 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Amsterdam in December?
On the long-term average, expect about 13 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.