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Weather in December in Östergötland

Considering a trip to Östergötland this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Östergötland in December?

Östergötland is a region in Sweden. December in Östergötland generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 3°C and nighttime temperatures around -2°C in Norrköping. In numerous regions in Sweden, December is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Brokind with an average of 50 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Ödeshög with 69 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 28 hours of sunshine in Norrköping. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For a closer look at December's conditions in Östergötland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Östergötland's yearly weather, check out our Östergötland climate page.

Where to go in Östergötland in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Östergötland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Östergötland?

Norrköping

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

Norrköping
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
6°C 
1°C 
41 hours 
53 mm 
15 days 
poor 
3°C 
-2°C 
28 hours 
51 mm 
15 days 
poor 
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2°C 
-4°C 
31 hours 
42 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Norrköping

Linköping

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

Linköping
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
6°C 
1°C 
41 hours 
53 mm 
16 days 
poor 
3°C 
-2°C 
28 hours 
50 mm 
16 days 
poor 
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2°C 
-4°C 
31 hours 
42 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Linköping

Motala

In December Motala generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Motala
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
6°C 
2°C 
41 hours 
57 mm 
16 days 
poor 
3°C 
-1°C 
28 hours 
53 mm 
16 days 
poor 
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2°C 
-3°C 
31 hours 
47 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Motala

Torpa

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

Torpa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
6°C 
1°C 
41 hours 
55 mm 
17 days 
poor 
3°C 
-2°C 
28 hours 
51 mm 
17 days 
poor 
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2°C 
-4°C 
31 hours 
43 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Torpa

Vadstena

In December Vadstena generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Vadstena
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
6°C 
2°C 
41 hours 
63 mm 
17 days 
poor 
4°C 
-1°C 
28 hours 
58 mm 
17 days 
poor 
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2°C 
-3°C 
31 hours 
49 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Vadstena

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Östergötland, in Sweden.

Is December the best time to visit Östergötland?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Norrköping, December may not be the ideal time to visit Östergötland.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Norrköping. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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