December · Netherlands
Best time to visit The Hague in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in The Hague in December
Average temperature 5°C, 75 mm of rain, about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 75 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 7
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in The Hague scores 4.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 75 mm of rain, and roughly 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Hague is the Netherlands' seat of government, with the Binnenhof, the Mauritshuis and the beach at Scheveningen.
December in The Hague: expect compromises
December averages 5°C (41°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 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.8/10 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.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 4.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in The Hague in December?
- In December, The Hague averages 5°C, 75 mm of rain, and about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit The Hague?
- December earns a 4.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in The Hague in December?
- Expect about 75 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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