Telemark Weather in December

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

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Vradal Skien Bø Gaustablikk

Planning a trip to Telemark, Norway this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Telemark in December

Telemark, Norway is a region in Norway. December in Telemark generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Rjukan at -2°C (28°F) to cold in Nistesvåg at 5°C (41°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Nistesvåg and -9°C (16°F) in Rjukan. 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.

For a closer look at conditions across Telemark, Norway, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Notodden with an average of 87 mm (3.4 in) to heavy snowfall in Vågsli with 162 mm (6.4 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Telemark in December

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

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 Telemark

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

Temperature range in Telemark (December)

Precipitation variation in Telemark (December)

Vradal

In December Vradal generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vradal →

Skien

In December Skien generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
41 hours
49 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Skien →

Bø

In December Bø generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
41 hours
49 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bø →

Gaustablikk

In December Gaustablikk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snowfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gaustablikk →

Vågsli

In December Vågsli generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snowfall
150 mm (5.9 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
170 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vågsli →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vradal 0°C (32°F) -6°C (21°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Skien 3°C (37°F) -3°C (27°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Bø 1°C (34°F) -6°C (21°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Gaustablikk -2°C (28°F) -9°C (16°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Vågsli -2°C (28°F) -8°C (18°F) 162 mm (6.4 in)
Gvarv 1°C (34°F) -5°C (23°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)

Telemark weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Telemark, Norway in December. The popular destination of Vradal averages 0°C (32°F) by day and -6°C (21°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Vradal peak at roughly 0°C (32°F) in December, dropping to about -6°C (21°F) overnight.

Does Telemark, Norway get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Vradal typically receives notable snow/rainfall in December, about 103 mm (4.1 in) on average across Telemark, Norway.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Telemark, Norway?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly pleasant weather in Vradal. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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