When to go · Maastricht
Maastricht in December
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Netherlands: Amsterdam Light Festival and Christmas markets; Sinterklaas on 5 December.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 7°C45°F / 2°C36°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Medium
- Netherlands overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Netherlands overall
Verdict
MixedNetherlands month rating
Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Netherlands: Amsterdam Light Festival and Christmas markets; Sinterklaas on 5 December.
Weather in December
- MaastrichtHighs around 7 °C, lows around 2 °C, rain on about 12 daysHighs around 45 °F, lows around 36 °F, rain on about 12 days
- Inland and south, Netherlands · Utrecht, Arnhem, Maastricht, Eindhovencool
Slightly warmer summers and colder winters; Limburg has the only hills.
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