Introduction
Will you happen to be visiting Amsterdam in December? Weather is something that has to be expected since temperature during winter in the Netherlands is not very high. In this guide, we will give you some useful recommendations about how to dress to face cold and sometimes even wet weather in Amsterdam in December.
1. Layering is Key
In Amsterdam the weather of December is usually cool to cold at times, and that predictability of the climate is not guaranteed. One has to ensure that he or she wears many clothes to avoid being chic during the day By so doing, one makes sure that the body temperature stays constant. Layering enables you to wear your clothes depending on the prevailing environmental factors within the day or night.
Here’s an example of how you can layer your clothing:
Base Layer:
Begin with a thermal or moisture-wicking base layer, that will keep you warm, and which sweat from your body will not penetrate.
Middle Layer:
But for more warmth wear a sweater or a fleece jacket.
Outer Layer:
The last layer should be a waterproof/windproof jacket to shield you from the rain snow and wind.
2. Don’t Forget Your Accessories
However, it is symbolic to accessorize properly in order to help you feel comfortable and warm throughout the day. Here are some accessories you should consider packing for your trip to Amsterdam in December:
1. Scarf:
A scarf is not only an accessory that complements your dressing code but also helps to warm a neck and face besides. Seemly, if you need warm up, better choose the thick woolen scarf.
2. Hat:
In addition to that, avoid the cold by covering your head especially with a hat. Ensure you select a beanie, or a woolen cap, that include the ears area for extra warmth.
3. Gloves:
Warm your hands with insulated gloves whenever you are outside during the cold weather. Ensure that the gloves are of the touch-screen friendly kind so that you do not need to remove the gloves every time you want to answer a call or even type on your phone.
4. Socks:
Definitely, make sure you buy good thermal socks that will help to keep your feet warm and comfortable. If this is the case you’ve got two options, layer your socks for better insulation or opt for a thicker single layer.
3. Choose Appropriate Footwear
Especially it concerns the shoes because in this city it is more important to wear a comfortable and practical shoe. Since the city has cobblestone streets, then one has to choose shoes which can be used for walking most of the time and at the same time are rainy or snowy.
It is better to take solid and waterproof shoes to make your feet warm and dry by the rain and also it would be better if you wear ankle boots or sneakers with a good grip. Do not use open shoes or high heels because the weather may be unbearable for them.
4. Consider the Indoor Climate
However, it’s equally important that the clothing worn bears the warmth needed when indoors as the outdoor weather is likely to be very cold. Most business places in Amsterdam for instance museums, eateries, shops and boutiques have well warm blaze. That means, you may have to strip off some while indoors to avoid getting a heat stroke.
Outer garments should be loose outfits that a person might change in and out depending on whether he or she is moving from inside or outside the venue.
5. Check the Weather Forecast
It will be useful if you remember these tips and plan your trip to Amsterdam checking the weather forecast beforehand. It will then help you have an idea on what to expect and hence manage your cloths properly. Cold temperatures are expected in December but there is always a possibility that the weather will change any time.
There are some good websites and smart phone apps on the internet that can help you to get accurate weather report for your trip.
Conclusion
Hopefully, this guide on how to dress in Amsterdam in December has given you a clearer idea of how to correctly dress when there to prevent being under or overdressed! Make sure you wear layers of clothes, wear scarfs and hats, wear suitable shoes, and think of the climate indoors. If you adopt the above tips you will be warm all through your stay in Amsterdam regardless the prevailing weather conditions.
