December · Norway
Best time to visit Henningsvær in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Henningsvær in December
Average temperature 0°C, 115 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
2.1/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 0°C
- Rainfall
- 115 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Henningsvær scores 2.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 0°C, 115 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Henningsvær is a Lofoten fishing village spread over small islands, with quays, galleries and a climbing peak.
December in Henningsvær: expect compromises
December averages 0°C (31°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 115 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 0.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 2.1/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 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? July scores 6.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Henningsvær in December?
- In December, Henningsvær averages 0°C, 115 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Henningsvær?
- December earns a 2.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Henningsvær in December?
- Expect about 115 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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