Tromsø weather in December (Troms, Norway)

Wondering what the weather is like in Tromsø during December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

December in Tromsø generally includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to -1°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -8°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Tromsø in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 23 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 0 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Tromsø. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Tromsø, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 77%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 0 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

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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 Tromsø 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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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