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Hordaland Weather in December

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

Planning a getaway to Hordaland, Norway 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 to Expect in Hordaland in December

Hordaland, Norway is a region in Norway. Hordaland, Norway has a wide variety of climate types. During December, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to cold and heavy precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Eidfjord at -2°C (28°F) to cold in Alveim at 8°C (46°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Alveim and -8°C (18°F) in Eidfjord.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy snowfall in Eidfjord with an average of 182 mm (7.2 in) to heavy snowfall in Bolstadøyri with 336 mm (13 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Bergen.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Bergen receives about 13 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Hordaland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Hordaland - and find the best time to visit. (based on Bergen)

Best Places to Visit in Hordaland in December

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

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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 Hordaland

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

Temperature range in Hordaland (December)

Precipitation variation in Hordaland (December)

Bergen

In December Bergen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
29 hours
13 hours
22 hours
Monthly rainfall
254 mm (10 in)
269 mm (11 in)
250 mm (9.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
28 days
28 days
26 days
Weather conditions

Røldal

In December Røldal generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snowfall
226 mm (8.9 in)
263 mm (10 in)
272 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
25 days
24 days
Weather conditions

Eidfjord

In December Eidfjord generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snowfall
155 mm (6.1 in)
182 mm (7.2 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
24 days
22 days
Weather conditions

Åkra

In December Åkra generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
270 mm (11 in)
310 mm (12 in)
305 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
26 days
24 days
Weather conditions

Utne

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

November
December
January
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
29 hours
13 hours
22 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
204 mm (8 in)
244 mm (9.6 in)
249 mm (9.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
24 days
23 days
Weather conditions

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bergen 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 269 mm (11 in)
Røldal -1°C (30°F) -7°C (19°F) 263 mm (10 in)
Eidfjord -2°C (28°F) -8°C (18°F) 182 mm (7.2 in)
Åkra 3°C (37°F) -3°C (27°F) 310 mm (12 in)
Utne 0°C (32°F) -6°C (21°F) 244 mm (9.6 in)
Kleivi 2°C (36°F) -4°C (25°F) 324 mm (13 in)

Hordaland weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect less favorable weather across Hordaland, Norway in December. The popular destination of Bergen averages 5°C (41°F) by day and 0°C (32°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Bergen peak at roughly 5°C (41°F) in December, dropping to about 0°C (32°F) overnight.

Does Hordaland, Norway get a lot of rain in December?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Bergen records an average of 269 mm (11 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for Hordaland, Norway.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Hordaland, Norway?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Hordaland, Norway due to the typically less favorable weather in Bergen.

On average, the best time to visit Hordaland, Norway is in July with generally good weather in Bergen. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Hordaland.

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