Vest-Agder Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Vest-Agder, Norway in December.

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Kristiansand Spangereid Homme Farsund

Planning a journey to Vest-Agder, Norway this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Vest-Agder in December

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C (37°F) in Øyuvstad to 7°C (45°F) in Borhaug. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Borhaug and -3°C (27°F) in Øyuvstad.

To explore the conditions in Vest-Agder, Norway in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Høvåg with an average of 125 mm (4.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Korshamn with 187 mm (7.4 in).

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Kristiansand receives around 39 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

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Best Places to Visit in Vest-Agder in December

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

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 Vest-Agder

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

Temperature range in Vest-Agder (December)

Precipitation variation in Vest-Agder (December)

Kristiansand

In December Kristiansand generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
56 hours
39 hours
44 hours
Monthly rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kristiansand →

Spangereid

In December Spangereid generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
56 hours
39 hours
44 hours
Monthly rainfall
184 mm (7.2 in)
177 mm (7 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
23 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Spangereid →

Homme

In December Homme generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
56 hours
39 hours
44 hours
Monthly rainfall
164 mm (6.5 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
23 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Homme →

Farsund

In December Farsund generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
56 hours
39 hours
44 hours
Monthly rainfall
188 mm (7.4 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
184 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
23 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Farsund →

Korshamn

In December Korshamn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
56 hours
39 hours
44 hours
Monthly rainfall
196 mm (7.7 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
23 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Korshamn →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kristiansand 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Spangereid 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 177 mm (7 in)
Homme 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 158 mm (6.2 in)
Farsund 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 180 mm (7.1 in)
Korshamn 7°C (45°F) 3°C (37°F) 187 mm (7.4 in)
Lyngdal 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 178 mm (7 in)

Vest-Agder weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Vest-Agder, Norway in December?

December in Vest-Agder, Norway brings poor weather. In Kristiansand, daytime temperatures are typically around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows hover near 1°C (34°F).

What is the average temperature in Vest-Agder, Norway in December?

Daytime temperatures in Kristiansand peak at roughly 6°C (43°F) in December, dropping to about 1°C (34°F) overnight.

Does Vest-Agder, Norway get a lot of rain in December?

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in Vest-Agder, Norway. Average rainfall in Kristiansand sits around 136 mm (5.4 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Vest-Agder, Norway?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Vest-Agder, Norway due to the typically poor weather in Kristiansand.

Generally speaking, July provides perfect weather in Kristiansand. 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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