Dalarna weather in December
Planning a journey to Dalarna this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Dalarna in December?
Dalarna is a region in Sweden. December in Dalarna generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December falls during the winter season.
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -3°C in Grövelsjön to 2°C in Avesta. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C in Avesta and -10°C in Grövelsjön. In many regions in Sweden, December is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Grövelsjön with an average of 45 mm to moderate snowfall in Lima with 63 mm. The city Rättvik usually sees around 48 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Dalarna in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Dalarna climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Dalarna?
Rättvik
In December Rättvik generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Stöten
In December Stöten generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Orsa
In December Orsa generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Falun
In December Falun generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Lindvallen
In December Lindvallen generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Dalarna, in Sweden.
Is December the best time to visit Dalarna?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Dalarna with often poor weather in Rättvik.
On average, the best time to visit Dalarna is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Rättvik. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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