December 2025 Weather Summary for East Flanders
December in East Flanders proved to be a mild month with notably dry conditions and exceptional sunshine. The province experienced temperatures slightly below the seasonal norm, while precipitation fell significantly short of typical December levels. Overall, the month presented an interesting contrast between relatively mild early-period temperatures and a cold spell towards the end of the month.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for December reached 6.1 degrees Celsius, which was 0.2 degrees below the normal value of 6.3 degrees. Despite this slight deficit, the month featured considerable temperature variation across the province. The warmest day occurred on December 7th in Maldegem, where temperatures climbed to 14.4 degrees Celsius, providing a pleasant early-month respite. In contrast, the coldest conditions emerged on December 26th in Ronse, where temperatures plummeted to minus 4.3 degrees Celsius, marking a significant winter chill during the holiday period.
Precipitation Patterns
December was exceptionally dry across East Flanders, with only 29.3 millimeters of precipitation recorded on average. This represents a substantial 55 percent deficit compared to the normal December total of 64.9 millimeters. The wettest day of the month occurred on December 8th in Denderleeuw, which received 13.8 millimeters of rainfall. Among all locations, Geraardsbergen recorded the highest total precipitation for the month at 36.4 millimeters, though this remained below seasonal expectations.
Sunshine and Notable Features
A striking feature of December 2025 was the abundance of sunshine. The province enjoyed 103.9 hours of sunshine, representing a 27 percent increase above the normal value of 81.6 hours. This exceptional sunshine, combined with the dry conditions, created a relatively bright month despite the season's typical gloominess. The combination of below-average precipitation and above-average sunshine made December 2025 notably drier and brighter than climatologically expected for East Flanders.