December · Norway
Best time to visit Preikestolen in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Preikestolen in December
Average temperature -2°C, 312 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 95% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
0.6/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -2°C
- Rainfall
- 312 mm
- Humidity
- 95%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Preikestolen scores 0.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -2°C, 312 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) is a sheer 604-meter cliff ledge above Lysefjord-one of Norway's most iconic day hikes. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
December in Preikestolen: expect compromises
At -2°C (28°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
312 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 5.9 hours of daylight.
That is 0.6/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 8.1/10 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, June is materially better in Preikestolen — 7.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Preikestolen in December?
- In December, Preikestolen averages -2°C, 312 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 0.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Preikestolen?
- December earns a 0.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Preikestolen in December?
- Expect about 312 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 95% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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