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Weather in December in Sogn og Fjordane

Planning a journey to Sogn og Fjordane this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Sogn og Fjordane in December?

Sogn og Fjordane is a region in Norway. Sogn og Fjordane has a wide variety of climate types. During December, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very cold in Skjolden at -3°C and cold in Hardbakke at 7°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Hardbakke and -9°C in Skjolden. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

For specific regional insights in Sogn og Fjordane, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snowfall in Lærdalsøyri with an average of 137 mm to heavy snowfall in Florø with 362 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Svidalen.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Sogn og Fjordane climate page.

Where to go in Sogn og Fjordane in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Sogn og Fjordane on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Norway, check out our Sogn og Fjordane's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Sogn og Fjordane?

Svidalen

In December Svidalen generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Svidalen
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
1°C 
-5°C 
179 mm 
22 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-7°C 
214 mm 
24 days 
poor 
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7°C 
0°C 
1935 mm 
237 days 
poor 
Climate in Svidalen

Fjarland

In December Fjarland generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Fjarland
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
1°C 
-5°C 
217 mm 
23 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-7°C 
259 mm 
26 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
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6°C 
0°C 
2292 mm 
250 days 
poor 
Climate in Fjarland

Flåm

In December Flåm generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Flåm
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
1°C 
-5°C 
146 mm 
22 days 
poor 
-2°C 
-8°C 
172 mm 
23 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
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6°C 
-1°C 
1647 mm 
233 days 
poor 
Climate in Flåm

Sogndal

In December Sogndal generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Sogndal
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
2°C 
-4°C 
157 mm 
20 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-7°C 
187 mm 
22 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
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7°C 
1°C 
1737 mm 
218 days 
poor 
Climate in Sogndal

Hafslo

In December Hafslo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Hafslo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
1°C 
-5°C 
150 mm 
20 days 
poor 
-2°C 
-8°C 
179 mm 
21 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
7°C 
0°C 
1665 mm 
210 days 
poor 
Climate in Hafslo

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sogn og Fjordane, in Norway.

Is December the best time to visit Sogn og Fjordane?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Sogn og Fjordane due to the typically poor weather in Svidalen.

On average, the best time to visit Sogn og Fjordane is in July with generally tolerable weather in Svidalen. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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