Gällivare weather in December (Norrbotten, Sweden)

Interested in knowing the climate of Gällivare in December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In December, Gällivare usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about -5°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -12°C. This month is known for its biting cold, so make sure to dress warmly. Proper preparation can help you stay cozy.

Precipitation

Gällivare in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days days of snowfall are expected.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Gällivare. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gällivare, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 48 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 88% *  

* Data from: Jokkmokk, Sweden (69 KM, 43 Miles).

Where to go in Sweden in December

Find out more about the weather in Sweden and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

Visitors traveling to Gällivare should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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