If you are thinking of traveling to Eindhoven in December, think and plan carefully. The average daytime high temperature is usually around +6°C, and there are only about 1 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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December is usually the wettest month of the year in Eindhoven;
Average weather
☀️
+6°C
Avg. max. temperature
-13°C
Min.
+16°C
Max.
71 mm
Total precipitation
88%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Eindhoven has uncomfortable weather in December.
Average temperature in Eindhoven in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Eindhoven for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +13°C during the day to a minimum of -3°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +9°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 63% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +1°C to +11°C.
Is Eindhoven warm or cold in December?
Eindhoven is typically cool in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +10°C to +6°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +4°C to +2°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
December is one of the coolest months in Eindhoven, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Eindhoven in December
Eindhoven weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+10°C
+6°C
+6°C
Min. temperature
-9°C
-13°C
-19°C
Max. temperature
+20°C
+16°C
+16°C
Rainfall
64 mm
71 mm
63 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
87%
88%
86%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
2
1
2
Cloudy days
11
11
11
Rainy days
16
15
14
Snowy days
1
4
4
December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November.It’s getting colder in December. From +10°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +6°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 64 mm to 71 mm.Humidity rises from 87% to 88%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 2 sunny days in November to 1 in December.
January brings much the same weather, it remains bad.
Wind speed in Eindhoven in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Eindhoven is gradually increasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Eindhoven based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 74% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 135 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
December is one of the rainiest months in Eindhoven, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Eindhoven wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 77 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 53% chance of precipitation and 50 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during December in Eindhoven based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 3 mm.
December is one of the snowiest months in Eindhoven.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last December in Eindhoven?
This is the weather in Eindhoven in December 2023:
1 December
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+1°C
2 December
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+1°C
3 December
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+2°C
4 December
☁️
+3°C
5 December
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+4°C
6 December
🌫️
+7°C
7 December
☁️
+4°C
8 December
🌫️
+8°C
9 December
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+10°C
10 December
🌧️
+11°C
11 December
🌧️
+10°C
12 December
🌧️
+11°C
13 December
🌧️
+9°C
14 December
☁️
+8°C
15 December
☁️
+9°C
16 December
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+9°C
17 December
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+9°C
18 December
🌫️
+6°C
19 December
🌧️
+8°C
20 December
🌧️
+9°C
21 December
🌧️
+12°C
22 December
🌧️
+11°C
23 December
☁️
+11°C
24 December
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+13°C
25 December
🌧️
+12°C
26 December
☁️
+11°C
27 December
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+10°C
28 December
☁️
+12°C
29 December
🌧️
+11°C
30 December
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+10°C
31 December
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+11°C
In December 2023 Eindhoven had 1 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +9°C, with an absolute maximum of +13°C and a minimum of +1°C. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 59%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Eindhoven climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Eindhoven in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+13°C) and the highest in 2022 (+16°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 535 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1481 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Eindhoven in December:
Is December a good time to visit Eindhoven?
There is never a bad time to go to Eindhoven, but the weather isn’t the best in December, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Eindhoven and pack for the extremes in weather.
Can you sunbathe in Eindhoven in December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Eindhoven rainy in December?
Eindhoven is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Eindhoven in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Eindhoven in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Netherlands
Check out the weather for other cities in Netherlands.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Eindhoven, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.