Lillehammer weather in December (Oppland, Norway)

Looking to travel to Lillehammer in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Lillehammer typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -3°C, while night temperatures can drop to -10°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.

Lillehammer in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days of snowfall is expected.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 18 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 Lillehammer. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lillehammer, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 67 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 18 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Norway in December

Find out more about the weather in Norway 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 Lillehammer in December?

Visitors traveling to Lillehammer 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 in December.

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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