December · Norway
Best time to visit Ålesund in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ålesund in December
Average temperature 1°C, 209 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
1.7/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 209 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Ålesund scores 1.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 209 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ålesund is an Art Nouveau town built across islands on Norway's west coast, with Mount Aksla above the centre.
December in Ålesund — off-season conditions
December averages 1°C (34°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
209 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 1.7/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 6.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ålesund in December?
- In December, Ålesund averages 1°C, 209 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Ålesund?
- December earns a 1.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ålesund in December?
- Expect about 209 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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