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Trondheim weather in December (Norway)

What can you expect from the weather in Trondheim during December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Trondheim generally has very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 2°C, while night temperatures can drop to -4°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Trondheim in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 22 days of snow/rain.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 19 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit 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 TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 72%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 115 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 19 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Norway in December

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

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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 Trondheim in December?

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 in December.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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