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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°C / 1°C
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

Long-term averages
  • GroningenHighs around 6 °C, lows around 1 °C, 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

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