Norway in December

Christmas markets in Oslo and Bergen; polar night and auroras in the north; closures 24–26 Dec.

December is rated good. These months rate higher:

• MarchGreatBest winter month: snow, sun and auroras together; Easter falls in late March in 2027.
• MayGreatFruit blossom in Hardanger, 17 May celebrations; mountain roads still closed early in the month.
• JuneGreatLong days, waterfalls at full flow, mountain roads opening; midnight sun in the north.
• JulyGreatPeak season: fjords, Lofoten and Preikestolen crowded; book everything.

• Oslo and the east · Oslo, Lillehammer, Røros, Jotunheimencool

  Continental: snowy winters of −5 to −10 °C (23 to 14 °F) inland, warm summers of 20–25 °C (68–77 °F). Ski season December–April.Continental: snowy winters of 23 to 14 °F (−5 to −10 °C) inland, warm summers of 68–77 °F (20–25 °C). Ski season December–April.

• Fjord coast · Bergen, Stavanger, Flåm, Geiranger, Ålesundrainy

  Mild and very wet: Bergen averages rain on more than 200 days. Mountain roads (Trollstigen, Aurlandsfjellet, Sognefjellet) open late May–June and close in October — check.

• Arctic north · Tromsø, Lofoten, Senja, Alta, North Capecool

  Warmer than its latitude thanks to the Gulf Stream. Polar night in Tromsø about 27 Nov – 15 Jan, midnight sun about 20 May – 22 July; North Cape about 14 May – 29 July. Aurora season September–March.

• Svalbard · Longyearbyencool

  High Arctic: polar night late October to mid-February (true darkness mid-Nov to end of Jan); midnight sun about 20 April – 23 August. Snowmobile season March–May.

• Agder: Skagerrak coast · Kristiansand, Arendal, Mandal, Flekkefjordcold

  Mild for the latitude and the most sunshine hours in Norway; sea swimming is for the hardy even in August.

• Agder: Setesdal and uplands · Evje, Valle, Hovdencold

  January average at Hovden is about -10 °C (14 °F); snow from November, skiing into April.January average at Hovden is about 14 °F (-10 °C); snow from November, skiing into April.

• East Norway: Oslofjord lowlands (Oslo, Østfold, Vestfold) · Coast and inner fjordcold

  Driest in spring and early summer; most rain falls September–November. This is the sunniest part of the region.

• East Norway: Interior valleys and highlands (Buskerud, Oppland, Hedmark, Telemark) · Upstream along the big valleyscold

  Almost continental: warm summers, cold winters, January averages near −10 °C (14 °F) in the inner valleys and below −30 °C (−22 °F) in the coldest spots. Some areas get under 300 mm of rain a year.Almost continental: warm summers, cold winters, January averages near 14 °F (−10 °C) in the inner valleys and below −22 °F (−30 °C) in the coldest spots. Some areas get under 300 mm of rain a year.

• Gudbrandsdalen: Gudbrandsdalen valley floor · main valleycool

  Continental climate: mild summers, reliable snow in winter; the rain shadow makes it one of Norway's driest areas.

• Hallingdal: Hallingdal valley · Valley floorcold

  Continental climate; dry summers, cold winters; snow reliable Dec–Mar.

• Northern Norway: Coastal Troms and Nordland · Tromsø, Lofoten, Bodøcold

  The Gulf Stream keeps the coast ice-free in winter; summer days run 10–15 °C (50–59 °F) and the sun does not set from late May to mid-July.The Gulf Stream keeps the coast ice-free in winter; summer days run 50–59 °F (10–15 °C) and the sun does not set from late May to mid-July.

• Northern Norway: Interior Finnmark · Finnmarksvidda, Kautokeino, Karasjokcold

  Among the driest and coldest parts of Europe — around 300 mm of precipitation a year — and bitterly cold in winter.

• Svalbard: Longyearbyen and west Spitsbergen · Isfjorden and the west coastcold

  July averages about 6 °C (43 °F), January about -16 °C (3 °F), and wind chill makes it feel colder. Midnight sun 20 Apr–23 Aug; polar night 26 Oct–15 Feb. Precipitation is low, around 200–500 mm a year.July averages about 43 °F (6 °C), January about 3 °F (-16 °C), and wind chill makes it feel colder. Midnight sun 20 Apr–23 Aug; polar night 26 Oct–15 Feb. Precipitation is low, around 200–500 mm a year.

• Trøndelag: Coast and Trondheimsfjord · Trondheim, Hitra, Viknacold

  Humid maritime; winter averages mostly stay above 0 °C (32 °F); most rain falls autumn and winter; 25 °C (77 °F) on the coast is rare.Humid maritime; winter averages mostly stay above 32 °F (0 °C); most rain falls autumn and winter; 77 °F (25 °C) on the coast is rare.

• Trøndelag: Inland valleys and uplands · Røros, Oppdal, Namdalencold

  Continental: drier and colder than the coast, summer highs can reach 30 °C (86 °F) in the inner valleys; Røros has recorded -50 °C (−58 °F).Continental: drier and colder than the coast, summer highs can reach 86 °F (30 °C) in the inner valleys; Røros has recorded −58 °F (-50 °C).

• Vesterålen: Coastal Vesterålen · Andøya, Langøya, Hinnøyacool

  Midnight sun 28 May–14 July at Andenes; polar night 1–12 December. Summer highs 12–18 °C (54–64 °F), winter lows −5 to 0 °C (23 to 32 °F). Rain possible any month.Midnight sun 28 May–14 July at Andenes; polar night 1–12 December. Summer highs 54–64 °F (12–18 °C), winter lows 23 to 32 °F (−5 to 0 °C). Rain possible any month.

• Western Norway: Bergen and the outer coast · Bergen, Stavanger, Haugesundrainy

  Bergen rains about 200 days a year; pack a shell. Summer days are long, 15–20 °C (59–68 °F), rarely hot.Bergen rains about 200 days a year; pack a shell. Summer days are long, 59–68 °F (15–20 °C), rarely hot.

• Western Norway: Inner fjord and mountain · Flåm, Geiranger, Hardanger, Vosssnow

  Mountain passes and some fjord roads close in winter; Geiranger is a summer village. May and September are quieter and cheaper.

• Oslo0 °C (32 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 10 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 10 rain days
• Ålesund5 °C (41 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 21 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 21 rain days
• Ålgård5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 12 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 12 rain days
• Alta-4 °C (25 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 5 rain days25 °F (-4 °C) / 10 °F (-12 °C), 5 rain days
• Åndalsnes and Romsdal valley3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 15 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 15 rain days
• Arendal3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 12 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 12 rain days
• Ås3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 9 rain days
• Askim-1 °C (30 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 10 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 10 rain days
• Askøy4 °C (39 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 13 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 13 rain days
• Aure4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 10 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 10 rain days
• Averøy3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 11 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 11 rain days
• Balestrand2 °C (36 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 18 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 18 rain days
• Bardufoss-4 °C (25 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 11 rain days25 °F (-4 °C) / 12 °F (-11 °C), 11 rain days
• Barentsburg-11 °C (12 °F) / -18 °C (0 °F), 10 rain days12 °F (-11 °C) / 0 °F (-18 °C), 10 rain days
• Båtsfjord-4 °C (25 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 5 rain days25 °F (-4 °C) / 10 °F (-12 °C), 5 rain days
• Bergen5 °C (41 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 22 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 22 rain days
• Berkåk-1 °C (30 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 10 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 10 rain days
• Bodø2 °C (36 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 15 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 15 rain days
• Brusand5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 14 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 14 rain days
• Bryne4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 15 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 15 rain days
• Dalen3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 9 rain days
• Drammen0 °C (32 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 10 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 10 rain days
• Drøbak1 °C (34 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 9 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 9 rain days
• Eidfjord3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 7 rain days
• Eidsvoll0 °C (32 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 7 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 7 rain days
• Elverum-1 °C (30 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 9 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 9 rain days
• Etne5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 13 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 13 rain days
• Evje1 °C (34 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 9 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 9 rain days
• Finse0 °C (32 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 5 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 5 rain days
• Fjærland3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 8 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 8 rain days
• Flåm2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 16 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 16 rain days
• Flekkefjord4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 15 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 15 rain days
• Florø3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 11 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 11 rain days
• Forsand3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 14 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 14 rain days
• Førde3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 17 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 17 rain days
• Fredrikstad2 °C (36 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 9 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 9 rain days
• Geilo-2 °C (28 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 9 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 16 °F (-9 °C), 9 rain days
• Geiranger2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 19 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 19 rain days
• Gjøvik-1 °C (30 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 8 rain days
• Granvin2 °C (36 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 15 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 15 rain days
• Hafjell-3 °C (27 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 9 rain days27 °F (-3 °C) / 14 °F (-10 °C), 9 rain days
• Halden0 °C (32 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 5 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 5 rain days
• Hamar-2 °C (28 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 9 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 9 rain days
• Hammerfest-1 °C (30 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 15 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 15 rain days
• Harstad0 °C (32 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 15 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 15 rain days
• Haugastøl-4 °C (25 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 5 rain days25 °F (-4 °C) / 9 °F (-13 °C), 5 rain days
• Haugesund5 °C (41 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 19 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 19 rain days
• Haukeli3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 9 rain days
• Hellvik4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 13 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 13 rain days
• Hemsedal-3 °C (27 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 5 rain days27 °F (-3 °C) / 14 °F (-10 °C), 5 rain days
• Holmestrand2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 9 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 9 rain days
• Hommersåk4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 15 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 15 rain days
• Horten3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 7 rain days
• Hovden-2 °C (28 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 10 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 10 rain days
• Hvaler2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 12 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 12 rain days
• Karasjok-2 °C (28 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 5 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 9 °F (-13 °C), 5 rain days
• Kautokeino-12 °C (10 °F) / -22 °C (−8 °F), 6 rain days10 °F (-12 °C) / −8 °F (-22 °C), 6 rain days
• Kinsarvik2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 16 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 16 rain days
• Kirkenes-5 °C (23 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 12 rain days23 °F (-5 °C) / 9 °F (-13 °C), 12 rain days
• Kleppe4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 14 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 14 rain days
• Kongsberg-1 °C (30 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 9 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 9 rain days
• Kongsvinger-1 °C (30 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 9 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 9 rain days
• Kragerø0 °C (32 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 8 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 8 rain days
• Kristiansand4 °C (39 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 14 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 14 rain days
• Kristiansund4 °C (39 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 19 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 19 rain days
• Øksfjord-1 °C (30 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 15 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 15 rain days
• Kvam3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 9 rain days
• Kvitfjell-2 °C (28 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 5 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 16 °F (-9 °C), 5 rain days
• Lakselv-4 °C (25 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 12 rain days25 °F (-4 °C) / 10 °F (-12 °C), 12 rain days
• Langesund3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 11 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 11 rain days
• Larvik3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 10 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 10 rain days
• Leirvik3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 13 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 13 rain days
• Lillehammer-3 °C (27 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 9 rain days27 °F (-3 °C) / 16 °F (-9 °C), 9 rain days
• Lillesand3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 9 rain days
• Lindesnes3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 12 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 12 rain days
• Lom-1 °C (30 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 11 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 11 rain days
• Longyearbyen-6 °C (21 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 24 rain days21 °F (-6 °C) / 10 °F (-12 °C), 24 rain days
• Lærdal-1 °C (30 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 10 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 10 rain days
• Lyngdal5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 10 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 10 rain days
• Måløy4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 17 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 17 rain days
• Mandal4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 12 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 12 rain days
• Marker0 °C (32 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 10 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 10 rain days
• Mo i Rana-1 °C (30 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 5 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 5 rain days
• Molde3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 16 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 16 rain days
• Moss3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 9 rain days
• Mysen-1 °C (30 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 10 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 10 rain days
• Namsos2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 9 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 9 rain days
• Narvik-1 °C (30 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 13 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 13 rain days
• Nordseter-4 °C (25 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 10 rain days25 °F (-4 °C) / 14 °F (-10 °C), 10 rain days
• Notodden2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 9 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 9 rain days
• Nærbø5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 9 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 9 rain days
• Ny-Ålesund-12 °C (10 °F) / -19 °C (−2 °F), 5 rain days10 °F (-12 °C) / −2 °F (-19 °C), 5 rain days
• Olden and Loen3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 9 rain days
• Oppdal-1 °C (30 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 5 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 16 °F (-9 °C), 5 rain days
• Otta-2 °C (28 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 6 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 14 °F (-10 °C), 6 rain days
• Porsgrunn3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 10 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 10 rain days
• Pyramiden0 °C (32 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 0 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 0 rain days
• Risør3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 12 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 12 rain days
• Rjukan-1 °C (30 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 6 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 6 rain days
• Rosendal3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 13 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 13 rain days
• Røros-4 °C (25 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 5 rain days25 °F (-4 °C) / 9 °F (-13 °C), 5 rain days
• Sandane3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 15 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 15 rain days
• Sandefjord3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 10 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 10 rain days
• Sandnes4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 9 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 9 rain days
• Sandvika0 °C (32 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 10 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 10 rain days
• Sarpsborg1 °C (34 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 9 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 9 rain days
• Skei3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 9 rain days
• Ski2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 8 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 8 rain days
• Skibotn0 °C (32 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 6 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 6 rain days
• Skien-1 °C (30 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 11 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 11 rain days
• Sogndal4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 13 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 13 rain days
• Stavanger4 °C (39 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 17 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 17 rain days
• Stjørdalshalsen0 °C (32 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 9 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 9 rain days
• Stokmarknes-1 °C (30 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 9 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 9 rain days
• Stryn2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 6 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 6 rain days
• Sulitjelma-1 °C (30 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 8 rain days
• Tana-4 °C (25 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 12 rain days25 °F (-4 °C) / 10 °F (-12 °C), 12 rain days
• Tønsberg2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 9 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 9 rain days
• Tromsø0 °C (32 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 11 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 11 rain days
• Trondheim2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 16 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 16 rain days
• Trysil-4 °C (25 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 10 rain days25 °F (-4 °C) / 12 °F (-11 °C), 10 rain days
• Ullensvang-1 °C (30 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 9 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 9 rain days
• Vadsø-3 °C (27 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 5 rain days27 °F (-3 °C) / 14 °F (-10 °C), 5 rain days
• Vardø0 °C (32 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 5 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 5 rain days
• Varhaug4 °C (39 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 15 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 15 rain days
• Vikersund0 °C (32 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 9 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 9 rain days
• Vikøyri3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 9 rain days
• Voss0 °C (32 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 16 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 16 rain days
• Vrådal-1 °C (30 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 10 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 10 rain days
• Værøy3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 19 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 19 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Christmas big impact

  24–26 Dec

  Christmas Eve afternoon onwards everything closes; restaurants shut 24–25 Dec.

• Nobel Peace Prize

  Dec 10 · Oslo

  Ceremony and closures around City Hall.

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  Best months: Dec–May (ski), Jun–Aug (hiking)

• Hafjell

  Best months: Dec–Mar for snow, Jun–Aug for parks

• Harstad

  Best months: Jun–Aug for midnight sun, Sep–Mar for Aurora

• Haugastøl

  Best months: Jun–Aug for hiking, Dec–Mar for skiing

• Haukeli

  Best months: Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Aug for hiking

• Hemsedal

  Best months: Dec–Mar for skiing; Jun–Aug for hiking and fishing

• Hovden

  Best months: Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Aug (hiking)

• Kautokeino

  Best months: May–Jul (midnight sun) and Sep–Mar (northern lights)

• Kirkenes

  Best months: Jun–Aug (midnight sun); Dec–Mar (snow hotel season, aurora) — check

• Kvam

  Best months: May–Jun for waterfall flow; Dec–Feb for ski season