IJmuiden weather in December
In December, IJmuiden sees average daytime highs of 7°C and overnight lows near 5°C, with 99 mm of precipitation across 16 wet days and about 7.5 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 7°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 12% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 7 h 48 min at the start of December to 7 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is IJmuiden's 11th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see IJmuiden's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 7°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 5°
- 4th coldest
- Precipitation
- 99 mm
- 16 wet days
- Daylight
- 7 h 30 min
- 8:54 AM – 4:21 PM
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 28 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 0.57 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.9
- out of 10
IJmuiden is town in Velsen, Netherlands.
- Air quality
- Moderate
- PM2.5 11.1 µg/m³ · 2019
- Founded
- 1876
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 7°C through the month.
A typical December day in IJmuiden reaches about 7°C in the afternoon and slips back to 5°C overnight — a 2°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 3°C and 11°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 3°C cooler than November and about 1°C warmer than January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Avg low (°C) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 6 |
| 2 | 8 | 6 |
| 3 | 8 | 6 |
| 4 | 8 | 6 |
| 5 | 8 | 6 |
| 6 | 8 | 6 |
| 7 | 8 | 5 |
| 8 | 8 | 5 |
| 9 | 8 | 5 |
| 10 | 8 | 5 |
| 11 | 8 | 5 |
| 12 | 8 | 5 |
| 13 | 7 | 5 |
| 14 | 7 | 5 |
| 15 | 7 | 5 |
| 16 | 7 | 5 |
| 17 | 7 | 5 |
| 18 | 7 | 5 |
| 19 | 7 | 5 |
| 20 | 7 | 5 |
| 21 | 7 | 5 |
| 22 | 7 | 5 |
| 23 | 7 | 5 |
| 24 | 7 | 5 |
| 25 | 7 | 5 |
| 26 | 7 | 4 |
| 27 | 7 | 4 |
| 28 | 7 | 4 |
| 29 | 7 | 4 |
| 30 | 7 | 4 |
| 31 | 7 | 4 |
How December really feels in IJmuiden
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 15 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
IJmuiden weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 10th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6° / 4° | 82 | 14.8 | 0.9 | 8 | 0.4 |
| Feb | 6° / 3° | 62 | 11.9 | 1.4 | 9.5 | 0.3 |
| Mar | 7° / 5° | 57 | 11.3 | 0.5 | 11.5 | 1.1 |
| Apr | 10° / 7° | 43 | 9.3 | 0 | 13.6 | 2.3 |
| May | 13° / 11° | 57 | 10.2 | 0 | 15.5 | 3.8 |
| Jun | 16° / 14° | 63 | 11.1 | 0 | 16.5 | 4.8 |
| Jul | 18° / 16° | 81 | 12.6 | 0 | 16.1 | 5.7 |
| Aug | 19° / 17° | 105 | 13.8 | 0 | 14.5 | 5.7 |
| Sep | 17° / 15° | 106 | 14 | 0 | 12.4 | 4.9 |
| Oct | 14° / 11° | 120 | 15.4 | 0 | 10.3 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 10° / 8° | 103 | 16.9 | 0.2 | 8.5 | 1.9 |
| Dec | 7° / 5° | 99 | 16 | 0.8 | 7.5 | 0.9 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 12% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 73%.
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| Clearer (%) | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Cloudier (%) | 73 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 73 |
| 2 | 28 | 72 |
| 3 | 29 | 71 |
| 4 | 29 | 71 |
| 5 | 29 | 71 |
| 6 | 29 | 71 |
| 7 | 28 | 72 |
| 8 | 28 | 72 |
| 9 | 29 | 71 |
| 10 | 29 | 71 |
| 11 | 29 | 71 |
| 12 | 29 | 71 |
| 13 | 29 | 71 |
| 14 | 28 | 72 |
| 15 | 27 | 73 |
| 16 | 27 | 73 |
| 17 | 27 | 73 |
| 18 | 25 | 75 |
| 19 | 25 | 75 |
| 20 | 24 | 76 |
| 21 | 24 | 76 |
| 22 | 25 | 75 |
| 23 | 25 | 75 |
| 24 | 24 | 76 |
| 25 | 25 | 75 |
| 26 | 25 | 75 |
| 27 | 26 | 74 |
| 28 | 26 | 74 |
| 29 | 26 | 74 |
| 30 | 26 | 74 |
| 31 | 26 | 74 |
Chance of precipitation in December
IJmuiden gets around 99 mm of rain and snow over 16 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 52% and peaks near 52% on the wettest days, and about 1 day brings snow.
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| Rain chance (%) | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Snow chance (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52 | 2 |
| 2 | 52 | 2 |
| 3 | 52 | 2 |
| 4 | 51 | 2 |
| 5 | 51 | 2 |
| 6 | 51 | 2 |
| 7 | 51 | 2 |
| 8 | 51 | 2 |
| 9 | 51 | 2 |
| 10 | 51 | 2 |
| 11 | 51 | 2 |
| 12 | 51 | 2 |
| 13 | 51 | 2 |
| 14 | 51 | 2 |
| 15 | 51 | 2 |
| 16 | 51 | 2 |
| 17 | 51 | 2 |
| 18 | 51 | 2 |
| 19 | 52 | 2 |
| 20 | 52 | 3 |
| 21 | 52 | 3 |
| 22 | 52 | 3 |
| 23 | 52 | 3 |
| 24 | 52 | 3 |
| 25 | 52 | 3 |
| 26 | 52 | 3 |
| 27 | 52 | 3 |
| 28 | 52 | 3 |
| 29 | 52 | 3 |
| 30 | 52 | 3 |
| 31 | 52 | 3 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in December
Winds average 28 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 27 km/h on the calmest days to 29 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
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| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | breezy |
| 2 | 28 | breezy |
| 3 | 28 | breezy |
| 4 | 28 | breezy |
| 5 | 28 | breezy |
| 6 | 28 | breezy |
| 7 | 28 | breezy |
| 8 | 28 | breezy |
| 9 | 28 | breezy |
| 10 | 28 | breezy |
| 11 | 28 | breezy |
| 12 | 28 | breezy |
| 13 | 28 | breezy |
| 14 | 28 | breezy |
| 15 | 28 | breezy |
| 16 | 28 | breezy |
| 17 | 28 | breezy |
| 18 | 28 | breezy |
| 19 | 28 | breezy |
| 20 | 28 | breezy |
| 21 | 28 | breezy |
| 22 | 29 | breezy |
| 23 | 29 | breezy |
| 24 | 29 | breezy |
| 25 | 29 | breezy |
| 26 | 29 | breezy |
| 27 | 29 | breezy |
| 28 | 29 | breezy |
| 29 | 29 | windy |
| 30 | 29 | windy |
| 31 | 29 | windy |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 7 h 48 min at the start of December to 7 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 8:38 AM to 9:00 AM, and sunset from 4:25 PM to 4:29 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 8:38 | 8:39 | 8:40 | 8:42 | 8:43 | 8:44 | 8:45 | 8:47 | 8:48 | 8:49 | 8:50 | 8:51 | 8:52 | 8:53 | 8:53 | 8:54 | 8:55 | 8:56 | 8:56 | 8:57 | 8:57 | 8:58 | 8:58 | 8:59 | 8:59 | 8:59 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:25 | 4:24 | 4:24 | 4:23 | 4:23 | 4:22 | 4:22 | 4:22 | 4:22 | 4:21 | 4:21 | 4:21 | 4:21 | 4:21 | 4:21 | 4:21 | 4:21 | 4:22 | 4:22 | 4:22 | 4:23 | 4:23 | 4:24 | 4:24 | 4:25 | 4:25 | 4:26 | 4:27 | 4:28 | 4:29 | 4:29 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.8 | 8:38 | 4:25 |
| 2 | 7.8 | 8:39 | 4:24 |
| 3 | 7.7 | 8:40 | 4:24 |
| 4 | 7.7 | 8:42 | 4:23 |
| 5 | 7.7 | 8:43 | 4:23 |
| 6 | 7.6 | 8:44 | 4:22 |
| 7 | 7.6 | 8:45 | 4:22 |
| 8 | 7.6 | 8:47 | 4:22 |
| 9 | 7.6 | 8:48 | 4:22 |
| 10 | 7.5 | 8:49 | 4:21 |
| 11 | 7.5 | 8:50 | 4:21 |
| 12 | 7.5 | 8:51 | 4:21 |
| 13 | 7.5 | 8:52 | 4:21 |
| 14 | 7.5 | 8:53 | 4:21 |
| 15 | 7.5 | 8:53 | 4:21 |
| 16 | 7.5 | 8:54 | 4:21 |
| 17 | 7.4 | 8:55 | 4:21 |
| 18 | 7.4 | 8:56 | 4:22 |
| 19 | 7.4 | 8:56 | 4:22 |
| 20 | 7.4 | 8:57 | 4:22 |
| 21 | 7.4 | 8:57 | 4:23 |
| 22 | 7.4 | 8:58 | 4:23 |
| 23 | 7.4 | 8:58 | 4:24 |
| 24 | 7.4 | 8:59 | 4:24 |
| 25 | 7.4 | 8:59 | 4:25 |
| 26 | 7.4 | 8:59 | 4:25 |
| 27 | 7.4 | 9:00 | 4:26 |
| 28 | 7.5 | 9:00 | 4:27 |
| 29 | 7.5 | 9:00 | 4:28 |
| 30 | 7.5 | 9:00 | 4:29 |
| 31 | 7.5 | 9:00 | 4:29 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 0.57 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.57 kWh/m² to a high of 5.79 kWh/m² in June across the year — December's 0.57 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.7 | Dim |
| 2 | 0.7 | Dim |
| 3 | 0.7 | Dim |
| 4 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 5 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 6 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 7 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 8 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 9 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 10 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 11 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 12 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 13 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 14 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 15 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 16 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 17 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 18 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 19 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 20 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 21 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 22 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 23 | 0.6 | Dim |
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| 25 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 26 | 0.6 | Dim |
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| 28 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 29 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 30 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 31 | 0.6 | Dim |
Is December a good time to visit IJmuiden?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in IJmuiden.
What to pack for IJmuiden in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, IJmuiden sees daytime highs around 7°C and nights near 5°C. Pack a warm layer, rain gear and a windbreaker. Worth having: a heavy coat. About 16 days see rain.
Sea temperature near IJmuiden in December
The nearest coast averages about 8°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 18 km away) is warmest in August at about 19°C and coldest in February near 5°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 8 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | Bracing |
| Feb | 5 | Bracing |
| Mar | 6 | Bracing |
| Apr | 8 | Bracing |
| May | 12 | Bracing |
| Jun | 15 | Bracing |
| Jul | 17 | Cool |
| Aug | 19 | Cool |
| Sep | 17 | Cool |
| Oct | 15 | Bracing |
| Nov | 11 | Bracing |
| Dec | 8 | Bracing |
UV index in IJmuiden in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 1. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in IJmuiden peaks around June 23 at about 6 (high) — sunscreen and a hat are worth it in the middle of the day. It bottoms out near January 1 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 6 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 1 | Low |
| Mar | 3 | Moderate |
| Apr | 3 | Moderate |
| May | 5 | Moderate |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 4 | Moderate |
| Oct | 2 | Moderate |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Where is IJmuiden?
IJmuiden sits at 52.5°N, 4.6°E, 11 m above sea level, in The Netherlands. The nearest listed city is Velsen-Zuid, 3.0 km away.
Topography around IJmuiden
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of IJmuiden.
Within 3 km, the terrain around IJmuiden has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 44 m around an average of 8 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 64 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 95 m.
The land around IJmuiden is covered by artificial surfaces (35%) and trees (33%) within 3 km, water (42%) and grassland (26%) within 16 km, and water (43%) and grassland (25%) within 80 km.
The Netherlands travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 84% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $73,684
- 2025
- Happiness
- 7.2 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 100%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.7
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 4
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Very high
- EF EPI 624
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for IJmuiden (52.4603°, 4.6105°, elevation 11 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).