Weather in December in Norway
Planning a journey to Norway this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Norway in December?
The weather in Norway in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. It's the height of winter.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Longyearbyen at -8°C to cold in Utsira at 8°C. At night it cools down to 5°C in Utsira and -14°C in Longyearbyen. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.To explore the conditions in Norway in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Kirkenes with an average of 34 mm to heavy snowfall in Florø with 362 mm.Average sunshine
Oslo experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 39 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysFor more details on the yearly climate, visit our Norway climate page.
Where to go in Norway in December
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Norway?
Oslo
In December Oslo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bergen
In December Bergen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Stavanger
In December Stavanger generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hemsedal
In December Hemsedal generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tromsø
In December Tromsø generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Norway.
Is December the best time to visit Norway?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Norway due to the typically poor weather in Oslo.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Oslo. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Norway.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Norway? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Norway.
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