Weather in December in Västernorrland
Thinking about venturing to Västernorrland 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 Västernorrland in December?
Västernorrland is a region in Sweden. December in Västernorrland generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -0°C in Kramfors to 2°C in Härnösand. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C in Härnösand and -7°C in Kramfors. In numerous regions in Sweden, 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.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Västernorrland, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Sundsvall with an average of 56 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Örnsköldsvik with 68 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 34 hours of sunshine in Sundsvall. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Västernorrland climate page.
Where to go in Västernorrland in December





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Västernorrland?
Sundsvall
In December Sundsvall 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.
Härnösand
In December Härnösand generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Örnsköldsvik
In December Örnsköldsvik generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Docksta
In December Docksta generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Kramfors
In December Kramfors generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°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 Västernorrland?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Sundsvall, December may not be the ideal time to visit Västernorrland.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Sundsvall. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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