December · Norway
Best time to visit Lillehammer in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lillehammer in December
Average temperature -5°C, 56 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
2.0/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -5°C
- Rainfall
- 56 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Lillehammer scores 2.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -5°C, 56 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lillehammer sits at the north end of Lake Mjøsa, home of the 1994 Winter Olympics and the Maihaugen museum.
December in Lillehammer — off-season conditions
December sits at -5°C (22°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
56 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 5.7 hours of daylight.
That is 2/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Lillehammer — 7.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lillehammer in December?
- In December, Lillehammer averages -5°C, 56 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.0/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Lillehammer?
- December earns a 2.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Lillehammer in December?
- Expect about 56 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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