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Rjukan weather in December (Telemark, Norway)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Rjukan this December? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

During December, Rjukan usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Expect temperatures to climb to -2°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -9°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Precipitation

Rjukan in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 16 days of snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Rjukan. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rjukan climate page with graphs.

 

Rjukan, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 95 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  

Where to go in Norway in December

Find out more about the weather in Norway and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Rjukan should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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