Rotterdam in December
The weather in December
In December, Rotterdam averages daytime highs of 7° and night-time lows of 2° — cold weather by day. Expect around 85 mm of precipitation spread over about 15 wet days, with average cloud cover near 52%.
Days are 3.3° cooler than in November on average, and January brings little change.
December scores 16/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th of the twelve months for Rotterdam. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, June and September instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 08:44 and sets at 16:32 local time, giving 7 h 48 min of daylight. Days shorten by 18 minutes over the month.
Why 16/100?
How the score for December is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Rotterdam this month
The Hague
Netherlands's best in December
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Rotterdam in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Rotterdam?
December scores 16/100 for Rotterdam, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 7°C with 15 wet days.
How warm is Rotterdam in December?
Daytime highs average 7°C and night-time lows 2°C in December.
Does it rain a lot in Rotterdam in December?
Rotterdam receives about 85 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 15 days.