December · Netherlands
Best time to visit Rotterdam in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Rotterdam in December
Average temperature 6°C, 95 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
4.4/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 95 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 6
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Rotterdam scores 4.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 95 mm of rain, and roughly 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Rotterdam rebuilt itself in glass and steel, and its harbour, bridges, and museums reward a walking or cycling stay.
December in Rotterdam — the hardest end of the year
December averages 6°C (42°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 95 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.9 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.4/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.1/10 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 4.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Rotterdam in December?
- In December, Rotterdam averages 6°C, 95 mm of rain, and about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Rotterdam?
- December earns a 4.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Rotterdam in December?
- Expect about 95 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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