Early winter · Weather & things to do
Flåm in December
The year's rain or snow peaks now, with about 7.4 in (189 mm) falling in Flåm, alongside highs near 35°F (2°C) and lows of 27°F (-3°C).
With a comfort score of 26/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 35°F (2°C)
- Avg low
- 27°F (-3°C)
- Rain or snow
- 7.4 in (189 mm)
- Humidity
- 95%
- Cloud cover
- 80%
- Daylight
- ~5 h 15 min
- Comfort score
- 26/100 · Tough
What December feels like
Highs only reach about 35°F (2°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Average lows of 27°F (-3°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 7.4 in (189 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 80%.
Only about 5 h 15 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are June – August.
- Snow becomes likely from December, so check road and trail conditions.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, November – January.
- Shortest days of the year, about 5 h 15 min of daylight.
- Comfort holds steady from November (27 → 26/100).
- Our Norway in a Nutshell route recommends May – Sep, so December falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for December
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 27°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 7.4 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Flåm in December
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Otternes Bygdetun
Hillside farm cluster of 27 old buildings above Aurlandsfjord.
Nærøyfjord cruise
Electric boat cruise through the narrow UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord.
Ægir BryggeriPub
Viking-hall brewpub with a beer tasting menu.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 7.4 in of rain.
Undredal
Tiny fjord village with Scandinavia's smallest church and goat cheese.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 7.4 in of rain.
Brekkefossen
Short, steep hike to a waterfall above the Flåm valley.
Nearby in December
- Bergen in December~69 mi · highs 37°F, 12.6 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Geiranger in December~86 mi · highs 35°F, 10.4 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Oslo in December~140 mi · highs 30°F, 3.1 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~798 m to Flåm's ~14 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Flåm in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Flåm?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 26/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are June – August. Expect highs of 35°F (2°C) and 7.4 in (189 mm) of rain or snow. Our Norway in a Nutshell route recommends May – Sep, so December is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Flåm in December?
Average highs are 35°F (2°C) and average lows 27°F (-3°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Flåm in December?
Yes: about 7.4 in (189 mm) of rain or snow falls across December on average, the wettest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 69.9 in (1775 mm).
What should I pack for Flåm in December?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 27°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 7.4 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Flåm in December?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.