December · Netherlands
Best time to visit Haarlem in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Haarlem in December
Average temperature 7°C, 100 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% 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
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 100 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Haarlem scores 4.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 100 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Haarlem sits west of Amsterdam with a medieval square, the Frans Hals Museum and beaches a short bike ride away.
December in Haarlem: expect compromises
December averages 7°C (45°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 100 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 4.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Haarlem in December?
- In December, Haarlem averages 7°C, 100 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Haarlem?
- 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 Haarlem in December?
- Expect about 100 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
Curated in Haarlem
Tickets & experiences
Things to do in Haarlem
Haarlem, Netherlands. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.