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Weather in December in The Sognefjord

Considering a trip to The Sognefjord 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 The Sognefjord in December?

The Sognefjord is a region in Norway. December in The Sognefjord generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -2°C and nighttime temperatures around -8°C in Flåm. In numerous regions in Norway, 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 high snowfall in Aurland with an average of 159 mm to heavy snowfall in Balestrand with 255 mm.

For specific regional insights in The Sognefjord for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our The Sognefjord climate page.

Where to go in The Sognefjord in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the The Sognefjord 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 The Sognefjord?

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 
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-2°C 
-7°C 
173 mm 
22 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 
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-1°C 
-7°C 
184 mm 
21 days 
poor 
Climate in Sogndal

Balestrand

In December Balestrand generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Balestrand
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 
216 mm 
24 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-6°C 
255 mm 
26 days 
poor 
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-1°C 
-6°C 
251 mm 
24 days 
poor 
Climate in Balestrand

Aurland

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

Aurland
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 
136 mm 
21 days 
poor 
-2°C 
-8°C 
159 mm 
23 days 
poor 
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-2°C 
-8°C 
161 mm 
22 days 
poor 
Climate in Aurland

Gudvangen

In December Gudvangen 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.

Gudvangen
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 
176 mm 
23 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-7°C 
207 mm 
25 days 
poor 
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-1°C 
-6°C 
208 mm 
24 days 
poor 
Climate in Gudvangen

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in The Sognefjord, in Norway.

Is December the best time to visit The Sognefjord?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Flåm, December may not be the ideal time to visit The Sognefjord.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide unpleasant weather in Flåm.

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