Amsterdam · WinterMonth summary
Amsterdam weather in December
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
4°C – 8°C
🌧 Rainy days
47% of days
☀️ Sunshine
2.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
2.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Amsterdam in December?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: December is a difficult time for Amsterdam. June (7.5/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Amsterdam in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Amsterdam Light Festival illuminates the canals (December-January) Winter in Amsterdam is cool (8°C during the day). Days are short (2.5h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. With 47% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 2°C | 7°C | 47% | 2.6 | 4.0h | 2.6/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 3°C | 8°C | 46% | 2.7 | 6.0h | 3.9/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 3°C | 10°C | 40% | 2.0 | 9.0h | 4.7/10 |
| ⛅ April | 6°C | 13°C | 38% | 2.0 | 11.8h | 6.6/10 |
| ⛅ May | 9°C | 17°C | 35% | 2.1 | 13.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 13°C | 20°C | 41% | 2.6 | 13.9h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 14°C | 21°C | 47% | 2.7 | 13.5h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 14°C | 21°C | 43% | 2.3 | 12.4h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 19°C | 41% | 2.6 | 10.3h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 10°C | 15°C | 50% | 3.4 | 6.5h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 5°C | 10°C | 50% | 2.6 | 4.9h | 3.8/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 4°C | 8°C | 47% | 2.6 | 2.5h | 2.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Amsterdam averages 8°C, 47% rainy days and 2.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 2.3/10.
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Comparison
December vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 7.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +12°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +11.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Amsterdam in December
Is December a good time to visit Amsterdam?
December is not recommended for Amsterdam (score 2.3/10). With 47% rainy days and 2.5h of sunshine, consider June (7.5/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Amsterdam in December?
It's cool with 8°C daytime and 4°C at night. 2.5h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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