2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Rotterdam in December

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

December is a wet time to visit Rotterdam. Rotterdam has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 8°C, lows of 3°C, and approximately 15 rainy days per month.

Avg High

8°C

Avg Low

3°C

Rainy days

15days

Daylight

7.8h

Is December a good time to visit Rotterdam?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

8:44 AM

Sunset

4:32 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 8°C 4°C 11 Good
February 9°C 5°C 18 Wet
March 10°C 3°C 10 Good
April 16°C 6°C 4 Good
May 18°C 8°C 4 Excellent (best)
June 21°C 13°C 15 Excellent (best)
July 20°C 13°C 16 Excellent (best)
August 25°C 16°C 17 Excellent (best)
September 20°C 12°C 10 Excellent (best)
October 14°C 9°C 21 Wet
November 12°C 6°C 12 Good
December 8°C 3°C 15 Wet

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for December

Warm coat, scarf, gloves, thermal layers, and waterproof boots.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

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Common Questions

Is December a good time to visit Rotterdam? +

December is typically Wet for visiting Rotterdam, with average highs of 8°C and around 15 rainy days.

What should I pack for Rotterdam in December? +

With highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C in {month}, we recommend: Warm coat, scarf, gloves, thermal layers, and waterproof boots.

Does it rain a lot in Rotterdam in December? +

Rotterdam typically sees around 15 rainy days in December.

How many hours of daylight are there in Rotterdam in December? +

In December, Rotterdam gets approximately 7.8 hours of daylight per day.

Is December peak season in Rotterdam? +

No, December is not peak season in Rotterdam. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Rotterdam? +

The best months to visit Rotterdam are May, June, July, August, September, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Amsterdam)

Last Updated: January 2026

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