SeasonMapMaastricht weather in December
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December in Maastricht: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Maastricht · #1140 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 49/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Maastricht climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 7°C / 45°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 38°F | |
| Rainfall | 97 mm / 3.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 2.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Snowfall | 2.2 cm / 0.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Maastricht in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyChristmas holidays in Netherlands, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
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Best months for Maastricht's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherMaastricht's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
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Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Maastricht — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Maastricht in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Maastricht?
- December in Maastricht: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Maastricht on SeasonMap's comfort score (49/100).
- What is the weather like in Maastricht in December?
- In December, Maastricht averages a daily high of 7.4°C and a low of 3.5°C, with about 97.2 mm of rain over roughly 17.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Maastricht in December?
- Maastricht has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in December.
- Does it snow in Maastricht in December?
- Maastricht sees roughly 2.2 cm of snowfall in December.
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Similar destinations in Western Europe — December
Within 300 km: Brussels' Winter Wonders around 27 Nov – 3 Jan, and Luxembourg's Winterlights markets around 20 Nov – 5 Jan.