Østfold weather in December
Are you planning a trip to Østfold in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Østfold in December?
Østfold is a region in Norway. December in Østfold generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Vortungen at 2°C to cold in Fredrikstad at 4°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Fredrikstad and -4°C in Vortungen. 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.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Vortungen with an average of 70 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Lervik with 81 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 41 hours of sunshine in Moss. 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 Østfold, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Østfold's yearly weather, check out our Østfold climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Østfold?
Moss
In December Moss generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Halden
In December Halden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Fredrikstad
In December Fredrikstad 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.
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Vortungen
In December Vortungen generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gressvik
In December Gressvik 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.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Østfold, in Norway.
Is December the best time to visit Østfold?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Østfold due to the typically poor weather in Moss.
On average, the best time to visit Østfold is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Moss. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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