Ã…rdal weather in December (Norway)

Interested in knowing the climate of Årdal in December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During December, Årdal usually has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. December is part of winter. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 4°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -1°C. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

Ã…rdal in December falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 247 mm for the month. This month brings the peak rainfall of the year, with heavy showers. Be sure to have a poncho ready to manage the downpours. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 26 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 32 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 Ã…rdal. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ã…rdal, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 85%  

Precipitation 247 mm  

Rainy days 26 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 32 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Stavanger, Norway (33 KM, 20 Miles).

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.

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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