December 2025 Weather Report for Utrecht Province
December 2025 brought notably dry and sunny conditions to Utrecht province, marking a significant departure from typical winter patterns. The month was characterized by below-normal precipitation levels and above-average sunshine, creating an unusually bright winter month across the region.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for December reached 5.8 degrees Celsius, running slightly below the normal value of 6.1 degrees. This represents a modest anomaly of minus 0.3 degrees. The warmest day occurred on December 7th in Utrecht city, where temperatures climbed to 13.5 degrees Celsius, providing a mild interlude during the winter month. In contrast, the coldest conditions were recorded in Amersfoort on December 26th, with temperatures plummeting to minus 5.3 degrees Celsius, bringing genuine winter chill to the province during the holiday period.
Precipitation Patterns
December proved exceptionally dry across Utrecht province. The average total precipitation measured just 24.3 millimeters, representing a dramatic 69 percent below the normal monthly total of 77.8 millimeters. The wettest day occurred on December 7th in Veenendaal, which recorded 10.5 millimeters of rainfall. Notably, Veenendaal emerged as the wettest location for the month with a total of 28.3 millimeters, still well below seasonal expectations.
Sunshine and Notable Features
One of December's most striking characteristics was the exceptional sunshine duration. The province experienced 97.2 hours of sunshine, surpassing the normal value of 77.5 hours by 25 percent. This surplus of bright days contributed to the month's distinctive character, offering more daylight than typically expected during winter's darkest period.
The combination of below-normal rainfall and above-normal sunshine created unusual December weather for Utrecht province. While temperatures remained close to seasonal norms, the dramatic precipitation deficit of 69 percent stands out as the month's most significant meteorological feature, resulting in a notably dry winter month.