Sortland weather in December (Nordland, Norway)

How is December weather typically in Sortland? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Sortland includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 2°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -5°C. Expect freezing temperatures this month, so ensure you have plenty of warm clothing. It's important to be prepared.

Precipitation

Sortland in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 26 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Sortland. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sortland, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 87%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 26 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Sortland.

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