Buskerud Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Buskerud, Norway in December.

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Hemsedal Geilo Gol Nes

Considering a trip to Buskerud, Norway this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Buskerud in December

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

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very cold in Hemsedal at -4°C (25°F) and cold in Drøbak at 2°C (36°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -4°C (25°F) in Drøbak and -11°C (12°F) in Hemsedal. In numerous regions in Norway, December is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Buskerud, Norway, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Kamben with an average of 62 mm (2.4 in) to high snowfall in Skoro with 109 mm (4.3 in).

Explore Buskerud by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Buskerud — and find the best time to visit. (based on Hemsedal)

January-4°C (25°F) February-3°C (27°F) March0°C (32°F) April5°C (41°F) May9°C (48°F) June14°C (57°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August16°C (61°F) September11°C (52°F) October5°C (41°F) November-1°C (30°F) December-4°C (25°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Buskerud in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Buskerud.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Buskerud

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Buskerud, Norway?

Temperature range in Buskerud (December)

Precipitation variation in Buskerud (December)

Hemsedal

In December Hemsedal generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hemsedal →

Geilo

In December Geilo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snowfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Geilo →

Gol

In December Gol generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly snowfall
75 mm (3 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gol →

Nes

In December Nes generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
41 hours
49 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Nes →

Skoro

In December Skoro generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Skoro →

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

In our records: Norway December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in Norway in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest December daytime high in Norway was -37°C (-35°F) in Røros on December 20, 1981.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Buskerud in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hemsedal -4°C (25°F) -11°C (12°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Geilo -3°C (27°F) -10°C (14°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Gol -3°C (27°F) -11°C (12°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Nes 0°C (32°F) -6°C (21°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Skoro -4°C (25°F) -10°C (14°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Al -3°C (27°F) -10°C (14°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)

Buskerud weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Buskerud, Norway in December?

In December, Buskerud, Norway generally has poor weather conditions. Hemsedal sees daytime temperatures near -4°C (25°F), with nights cooling to roughly -11°C (12°F).

What is the average temperature in Buskerud, Norway in December?

In Hemsedal, the average daytime high in December is -4°C (25°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -11°C (12°F).

Does Buskerud, Norway get a lot of snow in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Buskerud, Norway during December, with Hemsedal averaging close to 82 mm (3.2 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Buskerud, Norway?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Buskerud, Norway with often poor weather in Hemsedal.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide unpleasant weather in Hemsedal.

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