Norway weather in December
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. In December, it is winter.
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.
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. The city Oslo usually sees around 39 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Norway for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Norway climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Norway?
Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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 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.
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