Weather in December in Telemark
Thinking about venturing to Telemark 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 Telemark in December?
Telemark 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 to cold in Nistesvåg at 5°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Nistesvåg and -9°C 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.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Notodden with an average of 87 mm to heavy snowfall in Vågsli with 162 mm.For specific regional insights in Telemark for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Telemark climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Telemark?
Vradal
In December Vradal generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Skien
In December Skien generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bø
In December Bø generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gaustablikk
In December Gaustablikk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Vågsli
In December Vågsli 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.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Telemark, in Norway.
Is December the best time to visit Telemark?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Vradal, December may not be the ideal time to visit Telemark.
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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