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Alesund in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Alesund in December and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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December

Weather in Alesund in December 2024

Uncomfortable Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
December may not be the ideal time to visit Alesund, as the weather can be not ideal. The daily average high temperature does not get higher than +5°C, and there are only about 2 sunny days in the month. Typically there are also 13 rainy days, a total monthly rainfall of approximately 201 mm. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+5°C
Avg. max. temperature
-13°C
Min.
+15°C
Max.
201 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Alesund has uncomfortable weather in December.

Average temperature in Alesund in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Alesund for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in December is +3°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +10°C during the day and a minimum of -7°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +6°C to +7°C.

Is Alesund warm or cold in December?

Alesund is typically cool in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +7°C to +5°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +4°C to +2°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Alesund, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Alesund in December

Alesund weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+7°C+5°C+5°C
Min. temperature
-7°C-13°C-12°C
Max. temperature
+18°C+15°C+14°C
Rainfall
199 mm201 mm186 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
75%76%74%
Air pressure
1005 HPa1004 HPa1004 HPa
Sunny days
322
Cloudy days
121213
Rainy days
141312
Snowy days
144

December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November. It’s getting colder in December. From +7°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +5°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 199 mm to 201 mm. Humidity rises from 75% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 4 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in November to 2 in December.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in January as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Alesund in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Alesund is gradually increasing during December, going from 4 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Alesund based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 114 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 23 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
December is one of the rainiest months in Alesund, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Alesund wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 57% chance of precipitation and 230 mm of rainfall per day. May, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 108 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Alesund based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in December is about 47 mm, with a 16% chance of snow on a typical day.

December is one of the snowiest months in Alesund.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Alesund?

This is the weather in Alesund in December 2023:
1 December
☀️
+6°C
2 December
☀️
+4°C
3 December
☁️
+2°C
4 December
☀️
+2°C
5 December
🌧️
+5°C
6 December
🌧️
+4°C
7 December
🌨️
+2°C
8 December
☀️
+3°C
9 December
☀️
-1°C
10 December
☀️
-3°C
11 December
☀️
-3°C
12 December
☀️
-3°C
13 December
☀️
-3°C
14 December
☁️
-1°C
15 December
🌨️
+1°C
16 December
🌨️
0°C
17 December
☀️
+4°C
18 December
🌧️
+4°C
19 December
☁️
+5°C
20 December
🌧️
+10°C
21 December
☁️
+6°C
22 December
🌧️
+5°C
23 December
🌨️
+2°C
24 December
🌨️
0°C
25 December
🌧️
+8°C
26 December
🌧️
+6°C
27 December
🌧️
+5°C
28 December
☁️
+2°C
29 December
🌧️
+8°C
30 December
🌧️
+7°C
31 December
🌧️
+7°C
In December 2023 Alesund had 10 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +3°C, with an absolute maximum of +10°C and a minimum of -3°C. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Alesund climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Alesund in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+2°C) and the highest in 2016 (+10°C). The driest year was 2009 with only 41 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 475 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Alesund in December:

Is December a good time to visit Alesund?

There is never a bad time to go to Alesund, but the weather isn’t the best in December, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Alesund and pack for the extremes in weather.

Can you sunbathe in Alesund in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Alesund rainy in December?

Alesund is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Alesund in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Alesund in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Norway

Check out the weather for other cities in Norway.

Monthly weather in Alesund

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Alesund, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.