Amsterdam weather in December
December in Amsterdam: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Amsterdam · #465 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 52/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Amsterdam climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 7°C / 45°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Rainfall | 81 mm / 3.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 87% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 2.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7.8 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.5 cm / 0.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Amsterdam in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Amsterdam?
- December in Amsterdam: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Amsterdam on SeasonMap's comfort score (52/100).
- What is the weather like in Amsterdam in December?
- In December, Amsterdam averages a daily high of 7.4°C and a low of 3.8°C, with about 80.7 mm of rain over roughly 16 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Amsterdam in December?
- Amsterdam has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in December.
- Does it snow in Amsterdam in December?
- Amsterdam sees roughly 1.5 cm of snowfall in December.