Borgholm

Kalmar county Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kalmar county, Sweden in December.

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Borgholm Kalmar Vimmerby Västervik

Planning a getaway to Kalmar county, Sweden 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 Kalmar county in December

Kalmar county, Sweden is a region in Sweden. December in Kalmar county generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C (37°F) in Rumskulla to 6°C (43°F) in Degerhamn. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Degerhamn and -2°C (28°F) in Rumskulla.

For a closer look at conditions across Kalmar county, Sweden, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Oskarshamn with an average of 48 mm (1.9 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Degerhamn with 64 mm (2.5 in).

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Borgholm receives around 28 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

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Best Places to Visit in Kalmar county in December

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

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 Kalmar county

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Kalmar county, Sweden?

Temperature range in Kalmar county (December)

Precipitation variation in Kalmar county (December)

Borgholm

In December Borgholm generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
42 hours
28 hours
38 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Borgholm →

Kalmar

In December Kalmar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
42 hours
28 hours
38 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kalmar →

Vimmerby

In December Vimmerby generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vimmerby →

Västervik

In December Västervik generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Västervik →

Oskarshamn

In December Oskarshamn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
42 hours
28 hours
38 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Oskarshamn →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kalmar county, in Sweden.

In our records: Sweden December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in Sweden 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 Sweden was -35°C (-31°F) in Porjus on December 20, 1986.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Borgholm 5°C (41°F) 1°C (34°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Kalmar 5°C (41°F) 1°C (34°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Vimmerby 3°C (37°F) -2°C (28°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Västervik 4°C (39°F) 0°C (32°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Oskarshamn 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Mariannelund 3°C (37°F) -2°C (28°F) 50 mm (2 in)

Kalmar county weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kalmar county, Sweden in December?

Expect poor weather across Kalmar county, Sweden in December. The popular destination of Borgholm averages 5°C (41°F) by day and 1°C (34°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Kalmar county, Sweden in December?

In Borgholm, the average daytime high in December is 5°C (41°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 1°C (34°F).

Does Kalmar county, Sweden get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in Kalmar county, Sweden. Borgholm averages only about 60 mm (2.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Kalmar county, Sweden?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Kalmar county, Sweden due to the typically poor weather in Borgholm.

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

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