December · Netherlands
Best time to visit Giethoorn in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Giethoorn in December
Average temperature 4°C, 80 mm of rain, about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.2/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 80 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 6
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Giethoorn scores 4.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 80 mm of rain, and roughly 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Giethoorn is a village of canals and footbridges in Overijssel, where boats replace cars on the old peat waterways.
December in Giethoorn — the hardest end of the year
Expect 4°C (39°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 80 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.8 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 4.2/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Giethoorn — 4.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Giethoorn in December?
- In December, Giethoorn averages 4°C, 80 mm of rain, and about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Giethoorn?
- December earns a 4.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Giethoorn in December?
- Expect about 80 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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