December · Norway
Best time to visit Geiranger in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Geiranger in December
Average temperature -1°C, 174 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
1.6/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -1°C
- Rainfall
- 174 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Geiranger scores 1.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -1°C, 174 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Geiranger sits at the head of its World Heritage fjord, below the Seven Sisters falls and the Dalsnibba road.
December in Geiranger: expect compromises
At -1°C (31°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
174 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 5.3 hours of daylight.
That is 1.6/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 8.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Geiranger — 6.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Geiranger in December?
- In December, Geiranger averages -1°C, 174 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Geiranger?
- December earns a 1.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Geiranger in December?
- Expect about 174 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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