Weather in December in Hordaland
Planning a getaway to Hordaland 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 Hordaland in December?
Hordaland is a region in Norway. Hordaland 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 to cold in Alveim at 8°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Alveim and -8°C in Eidfjord.For a closer look at conditions across Hordaland, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy snowfall in Eidfjord with an average of 182 mm to heavy snowfall in Bolstadøyri with 336 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Bergen.Average sunshine
The city Bergen usually sees around 13 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Hordaland climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Norway, check out our Hordaland's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Hordaland?
Bergen
In December Bergen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Røldal
In December Røldal generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Eidfjord
In December Eidfjord generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Åkra
In December Åkra generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Utne
In December Utne generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. 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 Hordaland, in Norway.
Is December the best time to visit Hordaland?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Hordaland due to the typically poor weather in Bergen.
On average, the best time to visit Hordaland is in July with generally tolerable weather in Bergen. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Hordaland.
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