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Halmstad in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Halmstad in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Halmstad, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Halmstad in December 2024

Uncomfortable Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
There are definitely more pleasant months to visit Halmstad rather than December, with an average high temperature of +37°F, and only 2 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Halmstad;

Average weather

☀️
+37°F
Avg. max. temperature
-4°F
Min.
+54°F
Max.
51 mm
Total precipitation
88%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Halmstad has uncomfortable weather in December.

Average temperature in Halmstad in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Halmstad for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +46°F during the day to a minimum of +1°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +36°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +37°F to +46°F.

Is Halmstad warm or cold in December?

Halmstad is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +45°F to +37°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +36°F to +30°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Halmstad, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Halmstad in December

Halmstad weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+45°F+37°F+36°F
Min. temperature
+7°F-4°F-9°F
Max. temperature
+61°F+54°F+50°F
Rainfall
60 mm51 mm41 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
86%88%87%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1010 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
323
Cloudy days
182020
Rainy days
865
Snowy days
133

December weather is still as bad as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +45°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +37°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 60 mm to 51 mm. Humidity rises from 86% to 88%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 4 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in November to 2 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains bad.

Wind

Wind speed in Halmstad in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Halmstad is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Halmstad based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 51 mm, with a 39% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Halmstad wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 95 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 14% chance of precipitation and 30 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Halmstad based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 16% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 22 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Halmstad.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Halmstad?

This is the weather in Halmstad in December 2023:
1 December
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+38°F
2 December
☁️
+38°F
3 December
☁️
+36°F
4 December
☁️
+36°F
5 December
🌧️
+37°F
6 December
☁️
+34°F
7 December
🌨️
+31°F
8 December
🌨️
+34°F
9 December
🌨️
+35°F
10 December
☁️
+32°F
11 December
☁️
+22°F
12 December
☁️
+27°F
13 December
☁️
+32°F
14 December
🌨️
+36°F
15 December
☀️
+28°F
16 December
☀️
+16°F
17 December
☁️
+32°F
18 December
☁️
+36°F
19 December
🌨️
+37°F
20 December
🌧️
+45°F
21 December
🌫️
+41°F
22 December
☁️
+42°F
23 December
☁️
+41°F
24 December
☁️
+32°F
25 December
☁️
+41°F
26 December
☁️
+43°F
27 December
🌧️
+41°F
28 December
🌧️
+43°F
29 December
🌧️
+47°F
30 December
☁️
+43°F
31 December
🌧️
+47°F
In December 2023 Halmstad had 2 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +36°F, with an absolute maximum of +46°F and a minimum of +16°F. The average humidity was 91%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 69%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Halmstad climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Halmstad in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+27°F) and the highest in 2006 (+48°F). The driest year was 1995 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2006 with 130 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Halmstad in December:

Is December a good time to visit Halmstad?

There is never a bad time to go to Halmstad, but the weather isn’t the best in December, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Halmstad and pack for the extremes in weather.

Can you sunbathe in Halmstad in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Halmstad rainy in December?

Halmstad is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Halmstad in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Halmstad in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Sweden

Check out the weather for other cities in Sweden.

Monthly weather in Halmstad

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Halmstad, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.