Norway weather in December
Norway in December averages -6°C (21°F) and 34 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Norway, December is the second coldest and the fifth driest.
- Average temp
- -6°C (21°F)
-10–-3°C · 14–27°F
- Rainfall
- 34 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What is Norway like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Norway in December?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -10°C (14°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Norway is 4.4°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages -2°C (29°F).
December in Norway is 1.3°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages -8°C (18°F).
Daylight in Norway in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 5 hours 46 minutes in Norway, rising about 09:28 and setting about 15:14 local time.
December ends 25 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
No month in Norway has less daylight than December.
Travel guides for Norway
What to read before you book.
Norway weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | -8°C / 18°F | 33 mm |
| February | -5°C / 23°F | 22 mm |
| March | 0°C / 32°F | 19 mm |
| April | 5°C / 41°F | 26 mm |
| May | 10°C / 50°F | 47 mm |
| June | 14°C / 58°F | 63 mm |
| July | 17°C / 62°F | 77 mm |
| August | 15°C / 59°F | 82 mm |
| September | 11°C / 51°F | 49 mm |
| October | 4°C / 39°F | 46 mm |
| November | -2°C / 29°F | 39 mm |
| December | -6°C / 21°F | 34 mm |
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FAQs about Norway in December
December climate averages for Norway, 1991–2020.
Norway averages -6°C (21°F) in December, ranging from about -10°C (14°F) at night to -3°C (27°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. December sees only about 34 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. December averages -6°C (21°F) against -8°C (18°F) in January — 1.3°C warmer.
December is 4.4°C cooler than November, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to September; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 5 hours 46 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Norway.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 09:28 and sunset about 15:14 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 25 minutes shorter than it starts.
