Weather Summary for Noord-Holland: December 2025
December 2025 brought notably dry and sunny conditions to Noord-Holland, marking a significant departure from typical winter weather patterns. The month featured mild temperatures overall, though with a sharp cold spell around Christmas, and exceptionally low precipitation levels compared to historical averages.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for December reached 6.3 degrees Celsius, running slightly below the normal value of 6.5 degrees Celsius, representing an anomaly of minus 0.2 degrees. The warmest day occurred on December 10th in Amsterdam, where temperatures climbed to 13.6 degrees Celsius, providing a pleasant respite during the early part of the month. In stark contrast, the coldest conditions developed around Christmas, with Hilversum recording a minimum of minus 4.9 degrees Celsius on December 26th, creating a temperature range of approximately 18.5 degrees across the month.
Precipitation Patterns
December proved exceptionally dry across the province. The average total precipitation measured just 32.6 millimeters, representing a dramatic 60 percent below the normal value of 81.5 millimeters. The wettest day occurred on December 7th in Stede Broec, where 12.4 millimeters fell. Den Helder emerged as the wettest location for the month with a total of 48.3 millimeters, still well below seasonal expectations.
Sunshine and Notable Features
Sunshine hours exceeded normal levels significantly, with 97 hours recorded against a normal of 81 hours, representing a 20 percent surplus. This abundance of sunshine, combined with the dry conditions, created favorable weather for winter activities despite the cold spell toward month's end. The combination of below-normal precipitation and above-normal sunshine hours made December 2025 a notably bright and dry winter month for Noord-Holland.