Oslo weather in December
Oslo in December averages -1°C (29°F), 54 mm of rain and 1.2 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Oslo, December is the third coldest, the fourth driest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- -1°C (29°F)
-4–1°C · 25–34°F
- Rainfall
- 54 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 1.2 h
hours per day
What is Oslo like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Oslo in December?
A light rain jacket
About 54 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -4°C (25°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Oslo is 3.6°C cooler than November and 30 mm drier than it, which averages 2°C (36°F).
December in Oslo is 0.9°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages -2°C (28°F).
Daylight in Oslo in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 5 hours 57 minutes in Oslo, rising about 09:13 and setting about 15:10 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 Oslo has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Oslo
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Oslo
What to read before you book.
Oslo 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 | -2°C / 28°F | 58 mm |
| February | -2°C / 29°F | 46 mm |
| March | 2°C / 35°F | 40 mm |
| April | 7°C / 44°F | 48 mm |
| May | 12°C / 53°F | 60 mm |
| June | 16°C / 60°F | 80 mm |
| July | 18°C / 64°F | 86 mm |
| August | 17°C / 62°F | 104 mm |
| September | 13°C / 55°F | 81 mm |
| October | 7°C / 44°F | 94 mm |
| November | 2°C / 36°F | 84 mm |
| December | -1°C / 29°F | 54 mm |
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FAQs about Oslo in December
December climate averages for Oslo, 1991–2020.
Oslo averages -1°C (29°F) in December, ranging from about -4°C (25°F) at night to 1°C (34°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 54 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages -1°C (29°F) against -2°C (28°F) in January — 0.9°C warmer.
December is 3.6°C cooler than November, and 30 mm drier.
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.
About 1.2 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
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 57 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Oslo.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 09:13 and sunset about 15:10 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 25 minutes shorter than it starts.
