North Holland weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in North Holland: highs of 6°C (44°F) and about 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average 3°C (37°F) and cloud cover 79% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd wettest month of the year and the 3rd coolest. Compared with November, it is cooler and about as wet; January brings highs of 5°C (42°F) and 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Amsterdam, the largest city in North Holland. See below for other places.
Is December a good time to visit North Holland?
least pleasant month Weather score 31/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in North Holland. For better conditions, consider May–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in North Holland in December?
Some rain is normal: about 81 mm (3.2 in) falls in an average December. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
How warm is North Holland in December?
Days average 6°C (44°F) and nights 3°C (37°F).
North Holland weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C (42°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 75 mm | 79% | least pleasant |
| February | 6°C (42°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 64 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| March | 9°C (47°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm | 70% | least pleasant |
| April | 13°C (55°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 40 mm | 64% | fair |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 57 mm | 66% | best |
| June | 19°C (67°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 63 mm | 71% | best |
| July | 21°C (70°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 81 mm | 69% | best |
| August | 21°C (70°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm | 69% | best |
| September | 18°C (65°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm | 67% | best |
| October | 14°C (58°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 78 mm | 72% | fair |
| November | 10°C (49°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 76 mm | 78% | least pleasant |
| December | 6°C (44°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 81 mm | 79% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across North Holland in December
Weather can differ a lot within North Holland: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam | 6°C (44°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 81 mm | least pleasant |
| Haarlem | 8°C (46°F) | 5°C (42°F) | 92 mm | least pleasant |
| Amsterdam Nieuw-West | 6°C (44°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 81 mm | least pleasant |
| Amsterdam-Zuid | 6°C (44°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 81 mm | least pleasant |
| Amsterdam-West | 6°C (44°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 81 mm | least pleasant |
| Zaanstad | 6°C (44°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 81 mm | least pleasant |
| Amsterdam-Oost | 6°C (44°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 81 mm | least pleasant |
| Hoofddorp | 6°C (44°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 81 mm | least pleasant |
| Noord | 6°C (44°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 81 mm | least pleasant |
| Alkmaar | 6°C (44°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 81 mm | least pleasant |
| Amsterdam-Zuidoost | 6°C (44°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 81 mm | least pleasant |
| Amsterdam-Centrum | 6°C (44°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 81 mm | least pleasant |