December weather forecastBruges, Belgium

December

Weather in December

December invites visitors to experience the cheerful festive season in Bruges, while also enduring the chilly winter weather. Even though temperatures range from 4.6°C (40.3°F) to 7.7°C (45.9°F), the city sparkles with the charm of the Christmas markets and dazzling lights. Exploring the city under the snowflakes, warming up with a hot chocolate in the cosy cafés, or ice-skating in the market square, every experience in December carries a certain enchantment. The likelihood of snowfall increases again in December, adding an extra layer of winter magic to this already beautiful city.

Temperature

December registers an average high-temperature of a chilly 7.7°C (45.9°F), slightly varied from November's 10.5°C (50.9°F). During December's nights, Bruges notes a minor temperature decline, reaching an average of 4.6°C (40.3°F).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are the most humid months in Bruges.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are August and December, with an average 56mm (2.2") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Bruges, during December, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of snow. Throughout the year, in Bruges, there are 9.6 snowfall days, and 66mm (2.6") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bruges.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 16:42. On the last day of December, in Bruges, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 16:49 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Bruges is December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Updated: Jan 29, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Bruges, Belgium, during December are 7.7°C (45.9°F) and 4.6°C (40.3°F) respectively.

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are most humid months in Bruges.

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

The wettest months are August and December, with an average 56mm (2.2") of rainfall.

In December, in Bruges, Belgium, the rain falls for 18.3 days. Throughout December, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Bruges, in December, during 2.2 snowfall days, 14mm (0.55") of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 7h and 59min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 16:42. On the last day of the month, in Bruges, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 16:49 CET.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Bruges, Belgium, is 3.8h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Bruges, Belgium.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Bruges is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Average high temperature

10.5°C

7.7°C

6.2°C

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Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

21.3km/h

24km/h

22.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

8.5

9.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Bruges, Belgium

Average high temperature in December: 7.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.2°C).

Average low temperature in December: 4.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (2.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Bruges, Belgium

Average pressure in December: 1015.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Bruges, Belgium

Average wind speed in December: 22.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (22.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (15.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Bruges, Belgium

Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Bruges, Belgium

Average rainfall in December: 56mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and December (56mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Bruges, Belgium

Average rainfall days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (12.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bruges, Belgium

Average snowfall in December: 14mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (27mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Bruges, Belgium

Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bruges, Belgium

Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

Average sunshine in December: 3h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bruges, Belgium

Average sunshine days in December: 7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7 days).

Average UV index in December
Bruges, Belgium

Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Bruges, Belgium

Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Bruges, Belgium

Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, November and December (9km).