Harstad weather in December (Troms, Norway)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Harstad during December? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In December, Harstad tends to experience very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is part of the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 1°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -5°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Harstad in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 24 days of snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Harstad. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, 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 Harstad climate page with graphs.

 

Harstad, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 123 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Data from: Narvik, Norway (54 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in Norway in December

Find out more about the weather in Norway 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?

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.

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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