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Ålesund in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Ålesund in December 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether December is a good month to travel to Ålesund, Norway.

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Ålesund in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Ålesund in December in summary
Very bad weather
Min 3°C Max 5°C 244 mm 13 day(s) 75% 62% 10°C 3.2 h/day 28.4 cm
Best activities in December
Northern or Southern LightsWinter sports and snowCultural visits and heritageGastronomy
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 10:00 15:01
Hourly weather

Average weather in Ålesund in December 2026

Very bad weather

The weather in Ålesund in December 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in December. This allows you to forecast the weather in December 2026. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Ålesund in December

Temperatures, precipitation, snow and monthly trends help better understand the climate in Ålesund in December.

Temperatures and rain in Ålesund in December

Average daily weather

Temperatures, rain and snow day by day in December, with a separate scale for snow.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall Daily snow

Monthly temperatures

The month of December is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Ålesund in December

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Ålesund in December

Check the seasonal normals in Ålesund in December and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
December
Weather data November December January
Outside temperature
Average temperature 6.5°C 4.2°C 3.0°C
Maximum temperature 7.2°C 5.0°C 3.9°C
Minimum temperature 5.8°C 3.4°C 2.2°C
Record maximum temperature 13.0°C
(2018)
10.0°C
(2016)
9.0°C
(2017)
Record low temperature -6.0°C
(2010)
-6.0°C
(2009)
-7.0°C
(2010)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days below 0° 1 day(s)
(3%)
5 day(s)
(16%)
8 day(s)
(26%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 9.8°C 7.9°C 6.8°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 8.1°C 6.3°C 5.4°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 11.8°C 9.9°C 8.2°C
Wind
Wind speed 28 km/h 30 km/h 29 km/h
Wind temperature 2.1°C -1.1°C -2.5°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 208.9 mm 244.2 mm 221.3 mm
Number of days with precipitation 19 day(s)
(63%)
22 day(s)
(71%)
21 day(s)
(68%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 11 day(s)
(38%)
13 day(s)
(42%)
12 day(s)
(40%)
Record precipitation in one day 83.1 mm
(2015)
59.5 mm
(2018)
54.9 mm
(2020)
Other weather data
Humidity 73% 75% 74%
Visibility 8.9 km 8.3 km 8.2 km
Cloud cover 55% 62% 59%
UV index 2 2 2
Daily sunshine 5h 3h 4h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 08h51 10h00 09h44
Sunset time 15h49 15h01 15h46
Day length 6h58 5h01 6h02
Our opinion on the climate in December
The review of Where And When very bad weather very bad weather very bad weather
Activities and events

What to do in Ålesund in December?

Best activities in December
Northern or Southern LightsWinter sports and snowCultural visits and heritageGastronomy
Activities not recommended in December
Beach and swimmingHiking and trekkingAnimal observationNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Ålesund in December last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Ålesund in December 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Clear/Sunny
2°C5°C0.6 mm
2
Overcast
7°C9°C2.9 mm
3
Clear/Sunny
7°C9°C0.0 mm
4
Clear/Sunny
6°C7°C0.0 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
6°C6°C0.0 mm
6
Partly Cloudy
6°C7°C0.0 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
5°C6°C0.0 mm
8
Partly Cloudy
5°C7°C0.0 mm
9
Cloudy
6°C7°C0.2 mm
10
Patchy rain nearby
7°C8°C3.9 mm
11
Light drizzle
7°C8°C3.4 mm
12
Cloudy
8°C9°C0.2 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
7°C8°C1.1 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
8°C9°C3.1 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
8°C9°C3.9 mm
16
Overcast
7°C8°C0.3 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
6°C7°C0.0 mm
18
Light rain
6°C7°C2.6 mm
19
Patchy rain nearby
6°C8°C2.8 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
6°C8°C1.6 mm
21
Partly Cloudy
5°C6°C0.0 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
6°C6°C0.0 mm
23
Partly Cloudy
6°C7°C0.0 mm
24
Overcast
6°C7°C0.0 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
7°C8°C0.0 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
6°C7°C0.1 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
5°C7°C0.8 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
4°C6°C1.1 mm
29
Blizzard
2°C6°C3.0 mm
30
Moderate or heavy snow showers
2°C5°C3.0 mm1.4 cm
31
Patchy rain nearby
5°C6°C2.3 mm
Nearby

Where to go near Ålesund in December?

Compare cities and destinations near Ålesund in December to find another travel stop, a nearby alternative or a logical continuation of your stay in Ålesund.

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Ålesund in December: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Not really. The weather conditions are unfavorable in Ålesund in December, which places this month 12th out of 12. A trip is still possible, but plan a flexible itinerary.

Expect an average of 5°C during the day and 3°C at night, with about 244 mm of precipitation spread over 13 rainy days.

The sea is only 8°C on average in December. Swimming is still possible, but it will be cool.

Expect about 3.2 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Northern or Southern Lights, Winter sports and snow, Cultural visits and heritage and Gastronomy. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

No: this month is in Moderate crowds, with a visitor index of 35/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

If your dates are flexible, the most favorable months in Ålesund are: August. Compare them before finalizing your departure.
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