Årdal weather in December (Rogaland, Norway)

What is the weather forecast for Årdal in December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Årdal usually has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 4°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -1°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.

Precipitation

Årdal in December falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 246 mm for the month. This month is known for its intense rain, often falling heavily. Having a poncho will help you stay dry during the showers. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 26 days.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 32 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Årdal. 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 Årdal climate page with graphs.

 

Årdal, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 85%  

Precipitation 246 mm  

Rainy days 26 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 32 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Stavanger, Norway (32 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

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