Härnösand weather in December (Västernorrland, Sweden)

How does the weather in Härnösand usually fare in December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In December, Härnösand typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 2°C. At night, they generally drop to -4°C. This month is characterized by its cold weather, so make sure to wear sufficient layers to stay warm.

Precipitation

Härnösand in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 16 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 34 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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 Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 34 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sundsvall, Sweden (42 KM, 26 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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