Härnösand weather in December (Västernorrland, Sweden)

Planning a trip to Härnösand in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Härnösand generally has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 2°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -4°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Härnösand in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 34 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 Härnösand. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Härnösand, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 64 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 34 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Sundsvall, Sweden (42 KM, 26 Miles).

Where to go in Sweden in December

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

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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 Härnösand in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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