December · Netherlands
Best time to visit Utrecht in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Utrecht in December
Average temperature 5°C, 95 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 94% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.6/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 95 mm
- Humidity
- 94%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Utrecht scores 3.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 95 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Utrecht's sunken Oudegracht canals and Dom Tower make a compact, less-crowded Dutch city break than Amsterdam. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
December in Utrecht — off-season conditions
Expect 5°C (40°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 95 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 3.6/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Utrecht — 5.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Utrecht in December?
- In December, Utrecht averages 5°C, 95 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Utrecht?
- December earns a 3.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Utrecht in December?
- Expect about 95 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 94% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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