If you are thinking of traveling to Kristianstad in December, think and plan carefully. The average daytime high temperature is usually around +39°F, and there are only about 2 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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December is usually the wettest month of the year in Kristianstad;
Average weather
☀️
+39°F
Avg. max. temperature
-11°F
Min.
+55°F
Max.
39 mm
Total precipitation
90%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kristianstad has uncomfortable weather in December.
Average temperature in Kristianstad in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kristianstad for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +48°F during the day to a minimum of +9°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +39°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 27% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°F to +39°F.
Is Kristianstad warm or cold in December?
Kristianstad is typically chill in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +45°F to +39°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 Kristianstad, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Kristianstad in December
Kristianstad weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+45°F
+39°F
+36°F
Min. temperature
+5°F
-11°F
-9°F
Max. temperature
+64°F
+55°F
+54°F
Rainfall
45 mm
39 mm
30 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
89%
90%
89%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1011 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
2
Cloudy days
11
12
13
Rainy days
13
10
7
Snowy days
3
7
8
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 +39°F.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 45 mm to 39 mm.Humidity rises from 89% to 90%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
January brings much the same weather, it remains bad.
Wind speed in Kristianstad in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Kristianstad is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Kristianstad based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 55 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 17 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:
Kristianstad wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 84 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 21% chance of precipitation and 22 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during December in Kristianstad based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 8 mm.
December is one of the snowiest months in Kristianstad.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last December in Kristianstad?
This is the weather in Kristianstad in December 2023:
1 December
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+29°F
2 December
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+27°F
3 December
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+26°F
4 December
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+30°F
5 December
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+35°F
6 December
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+35°F
7 December
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+34°F
8 December
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+36°F
9 December
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+36°F
10 December
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+39°F
11 December
🌧️
+38°F
12 December
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+34°F
13 December
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+31°F
14 December
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+33°F
15 December
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+42°F
16 December
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+49°F
17 December
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+49°F
18 December
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+48°F
19 December
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+48°F
20 December
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+40°F
21 December
🌧️
+44°F
22 December
🌨️
+35°F
23 December
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+33°F
24 December
🌧️
+45°F
25 December
☁️
+44°F
26 December
🌧️
+41°F
27 December
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+38°F
28 December
🌧️
+46°F
29 December
🌧️
+46°F
30 December
🌧️
+42°F
31 December
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+40°F
In December 2023 Kristianstad had 2 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +39°F, with an absolute maximum of +48°F and a minimum of +27°F. The average humidity was 89%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 64%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Kristianstad climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Kristianstad in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+48°F) and the highest in 2020 (+57°F). The driest year was 2018 with only 401 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 1047 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kristianstad in December:
Is December a good time to visit Kristianstad?
There is never a bad time to go to Kristianstad, but the weather isn’t the best in December, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Kristianstad and pack for the extremes in weather.
Can you sunbathe in Kristianstad in December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Kristianstad rainy in December?
Kristianstad is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Kristianstad in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kristianstad in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kristianstad, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
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.