Trondheim weather in December (Norway)

What kind of weather does December bring to Trondheim? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Trondheim typically brings very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 2°C, while night temperatures can drop to -4°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

Trondheim in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 22 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 19 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Trondheim. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Trondheim, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Water Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 79%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 19 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

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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