Weather in Norway for December 2026
Norway typically experiences moderate snowfall in December, with an average of 6 snowy days.
In general, the average temperature in Norway at the beginning of December is 2.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 3.8 °C by the end of December.
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Norway Weather December
What’s the Weather Like in Norway This December?
Temperatures trend during December in Norway
December weather in Norway day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec. |  Light rain | 4° /1° | 4.8 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 2 Dec. | Light rain | 4° /0° | 8.3 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 3 Dec. |  Light snow | 3° /0° | 2.3 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| 4 Dec. |  Patchy rain possible | 2° /1° | 1 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 5 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 2° /0° | 1.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 6 Dec. |  Light freezing rain | 2° /1° | 2.3 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| 7 Dec. | Light freezing rain | 2° /0° | 0.8 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 8 Dec. | Light freezing rain | 2° /0° | 4.6 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 9 Dec. | Light freezing rain | 2° /1° | 1.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 10 Dec. | Light rain | 3° /1° | 5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 11 Dec. | Light rain | 3° /1° | 4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 Dec. | Light rain | 3° /1° | 4.1 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 13 Dec. | Light snow | 4° /2° | 11.3 mm | 1.4 cm | |
| 14 Dec. |  Moderate rain | 4° /1° | 19.2 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 15 Dec. | Moderate rain | 6° /3° | 19.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 16 Dec. | Moderate rain | 6° /3° | 10.3 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 17 Dec. | Moderate rain | 6° /3° | 13.3 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| 18 Dec. | Moderate rain | 7° /4° | 18.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 Dec. | Moderate rain | 7° /4° | 14.2 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 20 Dec. | Moderate rain | 6° /4° | 11.1 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| 21 Dec. | Light snow | 5° /3° | 14.1 mm | 2.1 cm | |
| 22 Dec. |  Moderate or heavy rain shower | 5° /2° | 8.1 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 23 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 3° /0° | 2 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| 24 Dec. | Light snow | 3° /-1° | 6.6 mm | 1 cm | |
| 25 Dec. | Light freezing rain | 4° /1° | 5.1 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| 26 Dec. | Moderate rain | 5° /2° | 11.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 Dec. | Light rain | 4° /1° | 7.8 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 28 Dec. | Light rain | 4° /1° | 7.6 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 29 Dec. | Light rain | 4° /1° | 8.3 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| 30 Dec. | Moderate rain | 4° /1° | 13.7 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| 31 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 3° /0° | 8.7 mm | 1.1 cm | |
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Guide for Norway in December
In December, Norway experiences a transition from the relatively mild temperatures of autumn to the colder, wintry conditions as the month progresses. At the beginning of December, southern parts of Norway, such as Oslo, typically see temperatures around 2° with a mix of rain and snow.
As the month progresses, the temperatures steadily drop, and by the end of December, Oslo experiences much colder conditions with temperatures averaging around -3°. In the northern regions, such as Tromsø, December marks the onset of the polar night, with the sun not rising above the horizon.
Temperatures in Tromsø at the start of December hover around -4°, and by the end of the month, they plummet to around -10°.
The coastal areas of Norway, including Bergen, experience milder temperatures compared to the inland regions. At the beginning of December, Bergen sees temperatures around 4° with occasional rain showers.
Towards the end of the month, temperatures drop to around 1°, and the likelihood of snowfall increases.
Overall, December in Norway brings a noticeable shift towards colder and more wintry conditions, making it an ideal time for travelers seeking a quintessential winter experience.