Weather in December in Norrbotten
Planning a getaway to Norrbotten 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 Norrbotten in December?
Norrbotten is a region in Sweden. December in Norrbotten generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December is a winter month.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -5°C in Abisko to -1°C in Luleå. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -7°C in Luleå and -12°C in Abisko. In many regions in Sweden, December is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.For a closer look at conditions across Norrbotten, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Kiruna with an average of 45 mm to moderate snowfall in Abisko with 84 mm.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Norrbotten climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Sweden, check out our Norrbotten's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Norrbotten?
Kiruna
In December Kiruna generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Arjeplog
In December Arjeplog generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Boden
In December Boden generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gällivare
In December Gällivare generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kalix
In December Kalix generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate 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 Norrbotten, in Sweden.
Is December the best time to visit Norrbotten?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Norrbotten due to the typically poor weather in Kiruna.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide tolerable weather in Kiruna. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Norrbotten.
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