Oslo weather in December (Oslo County, Norway)

Curious about the climate in Oslo this December? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Oslo generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is part of the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 1°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -5°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Oslo in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 39 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Oslo. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Oslo, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Water Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 86%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 39 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Norway in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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. With a water temperature of around 6°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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