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Nordland Weather in December

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

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Reine Svolvær Kabelvåg Bodø

Planning a getaway to Nordland, 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 Nordland in December

Nordland, Norway 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 (28°F) to cold in Røst at 6°C (43°F). At night it cools down to 3°C (37°F) in Røst and -9°C (16°F) in Narvik.

For specific regional insights in Nordland, Norway, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Bø Andøya with an average of 113 mm (4.4 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Brønnøysund with 204 mm (8 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Reine receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

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Best Places to Visit in Nordland in December

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

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 Nordland

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

Temperature range in Nordland (December)

Precipitation variation in Nordland (December)

Reine

In December Reine generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
27 days
29 days
27 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Reine →

Svolvær

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

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
155 mm (6.1 in)
153 mm (6 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
26 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Svolvær →

Kabelvåg

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

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
158 mm (6.2 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
26 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kabelvåg →

Bodø

In December Bodø generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
20 hours
0 hours
7 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
139 mm (5.5 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
24 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bodø →

Andenes

In December Andenes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
25 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Andenes →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Reine 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Svolvær 4°C (39°F) 0°C (32°F) 153 mm (6 in)
Kabelvåg 5°C (41°F) 1°C (34°F) 155 mm (6.1 in)
Bodø 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)
Andenes 4°C (39°F) 1°C (34°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Narvik -2°C (28°F) -9°C (16°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)

Nordland weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Nordland, Norway typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Reine average around 6°C (43°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

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

Reine averages a daytime maximum of 6°C (43°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 2°C (36°F).

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

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in Nordland, Norway. Average rainfall in Reine sits around 138 mm (5.4 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Nordland, Norway?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Nordland, Norway due to the typically poor weather in Reine.

Generally speaking, July and August provide tolerable weather in Reine. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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