Kirkenes weather in December (Finnmark, Norway)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Kirkenes during December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Kirkenes typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Experience the winter season in December. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -3°C. But by evening, they drop to around -10°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

Kirkenes in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 34 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 19 days will experience snowfall.

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

 

Kirkenes, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 34 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

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

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?

Visitors traveling to Kirkenes 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Kirkenes.

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