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Netherlands in December

A solid time to go

Christmas markets appear in border regions; New Year's Eve fireworks are intense.

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Daytime high

7°C

45°F

Overnight low

2°C

36°F

Rainfall

79 mm

moderate

Crowd levels

medium

manageable

Prices

medium

shoulder

What to expect in Netherlands in December

December brings cool weather to Netherlands, with daytime highs around 7°C (45°F) and overnight lows near 2°C (36°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 79 mm of rainfall on average. Christmas markets appear in border regions; New Year's Eve fireworks are intense..

Crowds are manageable in December — busy in popular areas but not overwhelming. Prices sit in the shoulder-season range — not the cheapest, but well off peak. Peak season runs April (tulips), July–August, for context.

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