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Skarstein Weather in December
December in Skarstein brings low temperatures around 7°C (45°F) during the day, dropping to 2°C (36°F) at night, and as part of the rainy season, heavy rainfall is common.
Rainfall in Skarstein in December
As part of the rainy season, Skarstein sees around 23 days of rain in December, with an average of 184 mm (7.2 in). Rain during the rainy season is significant rather than just light drizzle. Expect proper showers on most rainy days.
Temperature in Skarstein in December
Daytime highs in Skarstein in December reach 7°C (45°F), with nights around 2°C (36°F). Cold conditions persist throughout the day, so warm clothing is important from the moment you head outside. Nights fall to 2°C (36°F), which is cold enough to feel it indoors too. A good thick duvet makes all the difference for a comfortable night's sleep.
Sunshine in Skarstein in December
The month has fewer sunny days, with around 39 hours of sunshine.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Skarstein. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
Skarstein Temperature in December
Min Temperature
2°C (36°F)
Max Temperature
7°C (45°F)
Chance of Rain
77%
Precipitation
184 mm (7.2 in)
Rainy days
23 days
Sunshine
39 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
*
* Data from: Kristiansand, Norway (61 KM, 37 Miles).
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Best Places in Norway in December
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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).
What to Wear in Skarstein in December
Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Skarstein in December. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. It's going to pour! Pack a good poncho and prepare for very wet conditions. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.
What To Do in Skarstein in December
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Swimming4/10 -
Cycling4/10 -
Walking4/10 -
Camping3/10 -
Outdoor sports4/10
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Popular in December
Where to go in December - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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7°C (45°F) Reine
6°C (43°F) Bergen5°C (41°F) Kristiansand6°C (43°F) Trondheim2°C (36°F) Oslo1°C (34°F) Tromsø
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