The climate of Ålesund in December is humid. An average of 244 mm precipitation is recorded over 22 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in November, an average of 209 mm is recorded over 19 days.
Temperatures are cold in Ålesund in December: expect warm clothing. The average maximum temperature reaches 5°C, while the minimum falls to about 3°C. The month's average temperature is 4°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Ålesund in December: 10°C as a maximum in 2016 and -6°C as a minimum in 2009. Plan for about 5 days with temperatures below 0°, which is 16% of the month.
In December, the days last on average 05:01 in Ålesund. The sun rises around 10:00 and sets around 15:01.
With very unfavorable weather, the month of December is generally not recommended for traveling to Ålesund in Norway.
In December, the most favorable activities in Ålesund are: Northern or Southern Lights, Winter sports and snow, Cultural visits and heritage and Gastronomy.
By contrast, these activities are not recommended or are ill-suited in Ålesund in December: Beach and swimming, Hiking and trekking, Animal observation, Nature and landscapes and Boat trip and cruise.