December 2025 brought notably dry and sunny conditions to Noord-Brabant, creating a weather pattern that deviated significantly from typical winter expectations. While temperatures remained close to seasonal norms, precipitation fell well short of average, and sunshine hours exceeded expectations by a considerable margin.
Temperature Overview
The province experienced an average temperature of 5.8 degrees Celsius throughout December, which was marginally below the normal value of 6.0 degrees, representing an anomaly of minus 0.2 degrees. The warmest day occurred on December 8th in Asten, where temperatures reached 14.6 degrees Celsius, providing a brief mild spell during the month. In contrast, the coldest conditions were recorded on December 26th in Alphen-Chaam, where temperatures dropped to minus 4.9 degrees Celsius, marking the most significant cold snap of the period.
Precipitation Patterns
December proved to be exceptionally dry across Noord-Brabant. The province received an average of 31.6 millimeters of precipitation, representing a substantial 55 percent below the normal monthly total of 70.3 millimeters. The wettest day occurred on December 16th in Bernheze, where 12.2 millimeters fell. Over the entire month, Bernheze recorded the highest precipitation total in the province at 42.5 millimeters, yet this still remained considerably below seasonal expectations.
Sunshine and Notable Features
One of the most striking aspects of December 2025 was the abundance of sunshine. Noord-Brabant recorded 100.4 hours of sunshine, exceeding the normal value of 78.0 hours by 29 percent. This exceptional sunshine, combined with the dry conditions, created an unusually bright December for the region. The combination of below-average precipitation, near-normal temperatures, and above-average sunshine hours resulted in a December that was drier and sunnier than typical for this time of year in Noord-Brabant.