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Svolvaer in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Svolvaer in December and see if it is worth visiting.
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December

Weather in Svolvaer in December 2024

OK Weather
Chill
🌨️
Snowy
Svolvaer in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +36°F and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 13 snowy days with an average precipitation of 100 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+36°F
Avg. max. temperature
+10°F
Min.
+48°F
Max.
100 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Svolvaer has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Svolvaer in December

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

The temperature in December is +34°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +41°F during the day and a minimum of +23°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +32°F to +25°F.

Is Svolvaer warm or cold in December?

Svolvaer is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +39°F to +36°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.

Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Svolvaer:

Climate in Svolvaer in December

Svolvaer weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+39°F+36°F+34°F
Min. temperature
+18°F+10°F+5°F
Max. temperature
+54°F+48°F+46°F
Rainfall
116 mm100 mm75 mm
Wind
6 m/s6 m/s6 m/s
Humidity
77%76%76%
Air pressure
1004 HPa1001 HPa1002 HPa
Sunny days
322
Cloudy days
676
Rainy days
1396
Snowy days
91317

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +39°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +36°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 116 mm to 100 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 6 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 ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 5 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 Svolvaer is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Svolvaer based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 23%, leading to total precipitation of around 62 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during December, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Svolvaer wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 156 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 57 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Svolvaer based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in December is 32%, for a monthly total of around 56 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Svolvaer.

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

How was the weather last December in Svolvaer?

This is the weather in Svolvaer in December 2023:
1 December
☀️
+31°F
2 December
☁️
+31°F
3 December
☁️
+27°F
4 December
☁️
+33°F
5 December
🌨️
+32°F
6 December
🌨️
+33°F
7 December
🌨️
+33°F
8 December
🌨️
+34°F
9 December
🌨️
+34°F
10 December
☁️
+32°F
11 December
☁️
+31°F
12 December
☀️
+28°F
13 December
☁️
+30°F
14 December
☀️
+29°F
15 December
🌨️
+38°F
16 December
🌧️
+41°F
17 December
🌧️
+42°F
18 December
🌧️
+41°F
19 December
🌧️
+40°F
20 December
🌨️
+34°F
21 December
🌨️
+33°F
22 December
☀️
+30°F
23 December
☁️
+30°F
24 December
☁️
+34°F
25 December
☁️
+34°F
26 December
🌨️
+37°F
27 December
🌧️
+38°F
28 December
🌨️
+35°F
29 December
☁️
+30°F
30 December
☀️
+29°F
31 December
☀️
+25°F
In December 2023 Svolvaer had 6 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +34°F, with an absolute maximum of +41°F and a minimum of +25°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 63%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 18 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?

Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+41°F) and the highest in 2014 (+47°F). The driest year was 1980 with only 589 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2005 with 1467 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Svolvaer in December:

Is December a good time to visit Svolvaer?

It’s always a good time to visit Svolvaer, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Svolvaer in December?

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

Is Svolvaer rainy in December?

Svolvaer 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 Svolvaer in December?

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

Other cities in Norway

Check out the weather for other cities in Norway.

Monthly weather in Svolvaer

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Svolvaer, 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.