Oslo weather in December (Oslo County, Norway)

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

In December, Oslo generally has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 1°C. But by evening, they drop to around -5°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Oslo in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 41 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 Oslo. June typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Oslo, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 75 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 86% *  
SunshineSunshine 41 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Drammen, Norway (35 KM, 21 Miles).

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 Oslo 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?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Oslo.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Norway? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Norway. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.