Karlstad weather in December (Värmland, Sweden)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Karlstad during December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

December in Karlstad generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 3°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -2°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Karlstad in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 46 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Karlstad. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Karlstad climate page with graphs.

 

Karlstad, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 88%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 46 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Sweden in December

Find out more about the weather in Sweden and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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