Weather in December in Nordland
Thinking about venturing to Nordland this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Nordland in December?
Nordland is a region in Norway. December in Nordland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Narvik at -2°C to cold in Sørvågen at 6°C. At night it cools down to 2°C in Sørvågen and -9°C in Narvik. In many areas in Norway, December brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Bø Andøya with an average of 113 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Brønnøysund with 204 mm.For specific regional insights in Nordland for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Nordland climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Nordland?
Svolvær
In December Svolvær generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kabelvåg
In December Kabelvåg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bodø
In December Bodø generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°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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Andenes
In December Andenes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Narvik
In December Narvik generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and high 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 Nordland, in Norway.
Is December the best time to visit Nordland?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Nordland due to the typically poor weather in Svolvær.
Generally speaking, July and August provide tolerable weather in Svolvær. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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