Netherlands
Amsterdam in December: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Amsterdam in December is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 6 °C. With about 15 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
22/100 · #12
Warmth
#10
Dryness
#11
Sun
#12
Published best categories: none
Amsterdam · DecemberPhoto: Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA · CC BY 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 6 °C
- Average low
- 3 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 15 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 1 h/day
- Humidity
- 92 %
For your trip planning
December: much colder than November, a touch milder than January
December in Amsterdam is the third-wettest month in our series, with precipitation close to November's and a little above January's. Average daily highs fall from 10 °C in November to 6 °C, only slightly above January. Estimated sunshine stays low across all three months. Line up indoor alternatives for the wet days.
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 10 | 6 | 16 | 84 | 1.0 | 90 | 4.4 | 25 |
| December (selected) | 6 | 3 | 15 | 81 | 0.7 | 92 | 4.8 | 22 |
| January | 5 | 2 | 14 | 74 | 0.9 | 91 | 5.0 | 23 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (22/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | +3 | +3.3 °C | +2.8 °C | +1.1 | +2.5 mm | +0.3 h | -1.5 % | -0.3 m/s |
| January | +1 | -0.9 °C | -1.1 °C | -0.7 | -7.5 mm | +0.2 h | -0.5 % | +0.2 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Amsterdam in December?
The average daily high is around 6 °C, with an average daily low of about 3 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Amsterdam in December?
The curated estimate is about 15 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 81 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Amsterdam. December is not among them.