Rotterdam weather in December
December in Rotterdam: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Rotterdam · #717 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 54/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Rotterdam climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 8°C / 46°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Rainfall | 83 mm / 3.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 87% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7.9 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.6 cm / 0.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Rotterdam in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Rotterdam?
- December in Rotterdam: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Rotterdam on SeasonMap's comfort score (54/100).
- What is the weather like in Rotterdam in December?
- In December, Rotterdam averages a daily high of 7.6°C and a low of 3.7°C, with about 82.5 mm of rain over roughly 17.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rotterdam in December?
- Rotterdam has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in December.
- Does it snow in Rotterdam in December?
- Rotterdam sees roughly 1.6 cm of snowfall in December.