December · Norway
Best time to visit Oslo in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Oslo in December
Average temperature -6°C, 83 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 98% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
1.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -6°C
- Rainfall
- 83 mm
- Humidity
- 98%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Oslo scores 1.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -6°C, 83 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Fjord trails, sculpture parks, and modern waterfront culture peak May through September.
December in Oslo — the hardest end of the year
December sits at -6°C (20°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
83 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 5.6 hours of daylight.
That is 1.8/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 8.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Oslo — 6.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Oslo in December?
- In December, Oslo averages -6°C, 83 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Oslo?
- December earns a 1.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Oslo in December?
- Expect about 83 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 98% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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