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Ostersund in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Ostersund in December and see if it is worth visiting.
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December

Weather in Ostersund in December 2024

Uncomfortable Weather
Cold
🌨️
Snowy
There are definitely more pleasant months to visit Ostersund rather than December, with an average high temperature of -3°C, and only 2 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
-3°C
Avg. max. temperature
-27°C
Min.
+7°C
Max.
45 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ostersund has uncomfortable weather in December.

Average temperature in Ostersund in December

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

The temperature in December is -7°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +3°C during the day and a minimum of -20°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 4% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from -10°C to -9°C.

Is Ostersund warm or cold in December?

Ostersund is typically cold in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from 0°C to -3°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from -4°C to -8°C.

Wear your winter warms as it will be cold. To save space, layer, and don’t forget gloves and a scarf.

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

Climate in Ostersund in December

Ostersund weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
0°C-3°C-4°C
Min. temperature
-22°C-27°C-36°C
Max. temperature
+12°C+7°C+9°C
Rainfall
43 mm45 mm85 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
86%85%84%
Air pressure
1007 HPa1005 HPa1006 HPa
Sunny days
122
Cloudy days
121313
Rainy days
411
Snowy days
131516

December weather is still as bad as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From 0°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to -3°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 43 mm to 45 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 86% to 85%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 1 to 2.

January brings much the same weather, it remains bad.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Ostersund is gradually increasing during December, going from 1 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Ostersund based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 13%, leading to total precipitation of around 133 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 54 mm, which is considered heavy rain. Ostersund is amazing in December with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Ostersund wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 384 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 43 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Ostersund based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in December is 48%, for a monthly total of around 464 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Ostersund.

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

How was the weather last December in Ostersund?

This is the weather in Ostersund in December 2023:
1 December
🌨️
-10°C
2 December
🌨️
-14°C
3 December
🌨️
-11°C
4 December
☀️
-12°C
5 December
☁️
-17°C
6 December
🌨️
-17°C
7 December
☁️
-16°C
8 December
🌨️
-4°C
9 December
🌨️
-2°C
10 December
☁️
-3°C
11 December
☁️
-3°C
12 December
☁️
-5°C
13 December
☁️
-7°C
14 December
☁️
-12°C
15 December
🌨️
-9°C
16 December
🌨️
+3°C
17 December
🌨️
+2°C
18 December
☁️
+2°C
19 December
☀️
+2°C
20 December
☁️
-2°C
21 December
🌨️
-5°C
22 December
🌨️
-5°C
23 December
🌨️
-6°C
24 December
☁️
-10°C
25 December
🌨️
-9°C
26 December
☁️
-3°C
27 December
☀️
-3°C
28 December
☁️
-8°C
29 December
🌨️
-5°C
30 December
☁️
-6°C
31 December
🌨️
-9°C
In December 2023 Ostersund had 3 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was -7°C, with an absolute maximum of +3°C and a minimum of -17°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 72%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?

Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+4°C) and the highest in 2020 (+8°C). The driest year was 1994 with only 275 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 34013 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ostersund in December:

Is December a good time to visit Ostersund?

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

Can you sunbathe in Ostersund in December?

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

Is Ostersund rainy in December?

Ostersund is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Ostersund in December?

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

Other cities in Sweden

Check out the weather for other cities in Sweden.

Monthly weather in Ostersund

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ostersund, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

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.