December 2025 Weather Report: Limburg, Belgium
December 2025 proved to be a mild and exceptionally sunny month for the Belgian province of Limburg, with temperatures remaining close to seasonal norms while precipitation fell significantly below average. The month delivered notably more sunshine than typical for this time of year, creating a somewhat unusual winter pattern for the region.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for December in Limburg reached 5.9 degrees Celsius, marginally above the normal value of 5.8 degrees, representing an anomaly of just 0.1 degrees. This near-normal thermal pattern masked considerable daily variations across the province. The warmest day occurred on December 9th in Maaseik, where temperatures climbed to 14.7 degrees Celsius, providing a brief taste of milder conditions. In contrast, the coldest temperatures were recorded on Christmas Day, December 25th, when Peer experienced a low of minus 4.6 degrees Celsius, bringing more typical winter conditions to the region.
Precipitation Patterns
December 2025 was notably dry across Limburg, with an average total precipitation of just 31.9 millimeters compared to the normal value of 70.8 millimeters. This represents a substantial deficit of 55 percent below average, indicating a significantly drier than normal month. The wettest single day occurred on December 7th in Maaseik, which recorded 13.7 millimeters of rainfall. Among the province's monitoring stations, Genk received the most precipitation overall, accumulating 39.3 millimeters throughout the month.
Sunshine and Notable Features
One of December's most striking characteristics was the abundance of sunshine. The province recorded 104.0 hours of sunshine, exceeding the normal value of 86.3 hours by 21 percent. This surplus of bright days contributed to the generally pleasant conditions experienced throughout the month, despite the typical winter season. The combination of near-normal temperatures, significantly reduced rainfall, and above-average sunshine created an unusually favorable December weather pattern for Limburg.