Östersund weather in December (Jämtland, Sweden)

What's the typical weather in Östersund for December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In December, Östersund typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at -1°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -7°C. Expect freezing temperatures this month, so ensure you have plenty of warm clothing. It's important to be prepared.

Precipitation

Östersund in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Östersund. July and August generally stand 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 Östersund climate page with graphs.

 

Östersund, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 48 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

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?

Visitors traveling to Östersund 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 Östersund.

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