Hammerfest weather in December (Finnmark, Norway)

Is Hammerfest a good destination in December, weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Hammerfest typically includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. December ushers in the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to -0°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -6°C. With the arrival of this cold month, make sure you're dressed in warm clothing. It's important to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Hammerfest in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 11 days will experience snowfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 0 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Hammerfest. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hammerfest, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature -0°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 0 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland (68 KM, 42 Miles).

Where to go in Norway in December

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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 Hammerfest 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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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