When to go · Groningen
Groningen in December
Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across Netherlands: Amsterdam Light Festival and Christmas markets; Sinterklaas on 5 December.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 6°C43°F / 1°C34°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 14
- Crowds
- Medium
- Netherlands overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Netherlands overall
Verdict
MixedNetherlands month rating
Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across Netherlands: Amsterdam Light Festival and Christmas markets; Sinterklaas on 5 December.
Weather in December
- GroningenHighs around 6 °C, lows around 1 °C, rain on about 14 daysHighs around 43 °F, lows around 34 °F, rain on about 14 days
- North and Wadden, Netherlands · Groningen, Friesland, Texelcool
Cooler and windier; island ferries and seal trips best June–September.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Netherlands overall
- Medium
- Prices · Netherlands overall
- Medium
Netherlands overall: Amsterdam Light Festival and Christmas markets; Sinterklaas on 5 December.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket