Weather in December in Sør-Trøndelag
Thinking about venturing to Sør-Trøndelag this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Sør-Trøndelag in December?
Sør-Trøndelag is a region in Norway. Sør-Trøndelag 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 moderate to heavy. December falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very cold in Oppdal at -3°C and cold in Håvik at 7°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Håvik and -11°C in Oppdal. 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.To explore the conditions in Sør-Trøndelag in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Røros with an average of 57 mm to heavy snowfall in Oksvoll with 192 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 19 hours of sunlight in Trondheim. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For a more detailed look at Sør-Trøndelag's conditions throughout the year, check out our Sør-Trøndelag climate page.
Where to go in Sør-Trøndelag in December





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Sør-Trøndelag?
Trondheim
In December Trondheim generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Røros
In December Røros generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Selva
In December Selva generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Brekstad
In December Brekstad generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Oppdal
In December Oppdal generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Sør-Trøndelag?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Trondheim, December may not be the ideal time to visit Sør-Trøndelag.
On average, the best time to visit Sør-Trøndelag is in July with generally pleasant weather in Trondheim. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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