December · Netherlands
Best time to visit Maastricht in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Maastricht in December
Average temperature 4°C, 75 mm of rain, about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.5/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 75 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 6
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Maastricht scores 4.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 75 mm of rain, and roughly 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Maastricht sits on the Maas river in the far south of the Netherlands, with Roman roots and historic squares.
December in Maastricht — the hardest end of the year
December averages 4°C (39°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 75 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.5/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9/10 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? May scores 4.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Maastricht in December?
- In December, Maastricht averages 4°C, 75 mm of rain, and about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.5/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Maastricht?
- December earns a 4.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Maastricht in December?
- Expect about 75 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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