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Are Weather in December

During December, Are experiences low daytime temperatures of 7°C (45°F) and cooler nights around 3°C (37°F). December sits within the rainy season, so expect regular and often heavy rainfall.

Rainfall in Are in December

As part of the rainy season, Are sees around 25 days of rain in December, with an average of 216 mm (8.5 in). Rain during the rainy season is significant rather than just light drizzle. Expect proper showers on most rainy days.

Temperature in Are in December

In December, Are gets low temperatures, with highs of 7°C (45°F). Nights cool to around 3°C (37°F). It stays cool throughout the day, so warm layers are a good idea from morning to evening. At 3°C (37°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Are in December

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 32 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Are. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

Are Temperature in December

Min Temperature
3°C (37°F)
Max Temperature
7°C (45°F)
Chance of Rain
83%
Precipitation
216 mm (8.5 in)
Rainy days
25 days
Humidity
82% *
Sunshine
32 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
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* Data from: Stavanger, Norway (27 KM, 17 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Are in December

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Are in December. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Are in December

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

  • Swimming
    4/10
  • Cycling
    4/10
  • Walking
    4/10
  • Camping
    3/10
  • Outdoor sports
    4/10

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