Rogaland Weather in December

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

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Stavanger Hervik Fister Haugesund

Thinking about venturing to Rogaland, Norway this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Rogaland in December

Rogaland, Norway is a region in Norway. December in Rogaland generally has cold temperatures, with heavy precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 2°C (36°F) in Saudasjøen to 8°C (46°F) in Utsira. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Utsira and -4°C (25°F) in Saudasjøen.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Rogaland, Norway, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Utsira with an average of 177 mm (7 in) to heavy rainfall in Saudasjøen with 297 mm (12 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Stavanger receives about 32 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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Best Places to Visit in Rogaland in December

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

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 Rogaland

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

Temperature range in Rogaland (December)

Precipitation variation in Rogaland (December)

Stavanger

In December Stavanger generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
46 hours
32 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
217 mm (8.5 in)
215 mm (8.5 in)
200 mm (7.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
24 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Stavanger →

Hervik

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

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
46 hours
32 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
229 mm (9 in)
231 mm (9.1 in)
213 mm (8.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
25 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hervik →

Fister

In December Fister generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
46 hours
32 hours
48 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
219 mm (8.6 in)
239 mm (9.4 in)
233 mm (9.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
25 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Fister →

Haugesund

In December Haugesund generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
46 hours
32 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
213 mm (8.4 in)
202 mm (8 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
27 days
26 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Haugesund →

Sandnes

In December Sandnes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
46 hours
32 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
216 mm (8.5 in)
210 mm (8.3 in)
196 mm (7.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
24 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sandnes →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Stavanger 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 215 mm (8.5 in)
Hervik 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 231 mm (9.1 in)
Fister 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 239 mm (9.4 in)
Haugesund 7°C (45°F) 3°C (37°F) 202 mm (8 in)
Sandnes 7°C (45°F) 3°C (37°F) 210 mm (8.3 in)
Skudeneshavn 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 195 mm (7.7 in)

Rogaland weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Rogaland, Norway generally has poor weather conditions. Stavanger sees daytime temperatures near 7°C (45°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

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

In Stavanger, the average daytime high in December is 7°C (45°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

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

Rainfall in Rogaland, Norway peaks during December. Stavanger averages roughly 215 mm (8.5 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Rogaland, Norway?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Stavanger, December may not be the ideal time to visit Rogaland, Norway.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Stavanger. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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