Early winter · Weather & things to do
Geiranger in December
The year's rain or snow peaks now, with about 10.4 in (264 mm) falling in Geiranger, alongside highs near 35°F (2°C) and lows of 26°F (-3°C).
With a comfort score of 17/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 35°F (2°C)
- Avg low
- 26°F (-3°C)
- Rain or snow
- 10.4 in (264 mm)
- Humidity
- 96%
- Cloud cover
- 84%
- Daylight
- ~4 h 44 min
- Comfort score
- 17/100 · Tough
What December feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 35°F (2°C).
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 10.4 in (264 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 84%.
Only about 4 h 44 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are July & 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 4 h 44 min of daylight.
- Comfort holds steady from November (19 → 17/100).
- 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 26°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 10.4 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Geiranger in December
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Dalsnibba
Toll road to a 1,500 m skywalk over the valley and fjord.
Trollstigen
Hairpin road down a sheer mountain wall, with a viewing platform.
Brasserie Posten
Village restaurant by the fjord serving local produce.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 10.4 in of rain.
Seven Sisters Waterfall
Seven streams dropping 250 m down the fjord wall.
Skageflå
Hike to a cliff farm perched above the fjord, facing the Seven Sisters.
Nearby in December
- Flåm in December~86 mi · highs 35°F, 7.4 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Bergen in December~134 mi · highs 37°F, 12.6 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Oslo in December~192 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 ~1,165 m to Geiranger's ~12 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.
Geiranger in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Geiranger?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 17/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are July & August. Expect highs of 35°F (2°C) and 10.4 in (264 mm) of rain or snow. Our Norway in a Nutshell route recommends May – Sep, so December is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Geiranger in December?
Average highs are 35°F (2°C) and average lows 26°F (-3°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Geiranger in December?
Yes: about 10.4 in (264 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 92.9 in (2360 mm).
What should I pack for Geiranger in December?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 26°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 10.4 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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