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Weather in December in Akershus

Planning a getaway to Akershus this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Akershus in December?

Akershus is a region in Norway. December in Akershus generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Hurdal at 0°C to cold in Lofoten at 4°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -0°C in Lofoten and -6°C in Hurdal. In many areas in Norway, December brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.

For a closer look at conditions across Akershus, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Ulven with an average of 68 mm to high snow/rainfall in Lofoten with 147 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 39 hours of sunlight in Oslo. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Akershus climate page.

Where to go in Akershus in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Akershus on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Norway, check out our Akershus's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Akershus?

Oslo

In December Oslo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Oslo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
4°C 
-1°C 
63 hours 
91 mm 
17 days 
poor 
1°C 
-5°C 
39 hours 
72 mm 
17 days 
poor 
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10°C 
2°C 
1,676 hours 
982 mm 
185 days 
poor 
Climate in Oslo

Gardermoen

In December Gardermoen generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Gardermoen
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
4°C 
-1°C 
63 hours 
91 mm 
17 days 
poor 
1°C 
-5°C 
39 hours 
72 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
10°C 
2°C 
1,676 hours 
982 mm 
184 days 
poor 
Climate in Gardermoen

Drøbak

In December Drøbak generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Drøbak
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
6°C 
1°C 
62 hours 
94 mm 
17 days 
poor 
2°C 
-4°C 
41 hours 
75 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
12°C 
4°C 
1,674 hours 
955 mm 
184 days 
poor 
Climate in Drøbak

Fornebu

In December Fornebu generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Fornebu
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
5°C 
-0°C 
62 hours 
96 mm 
17 days 
poor 
1°C 
-5°C 
41 hours 
75 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
11°C 
3°C 
1,674 hours 
1008 mm 
187 days 
Climate in Fornebu

Asker

In December Asker generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Asker
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
5°C 
-0°C 
62 hours 
97 mm 
17 days 
poor 
1°C 
-5°C 
41 hours 
75 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
11°C 
3°C 
1,674 hours 
1008 mm 
186 days 
Climate in Asker

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Akershus, in Norway.

Is December the best time to visit Akershus?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Akershus due to the typically poor weather in Oslo.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Oslo. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Akershus.

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