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Fredrikstad in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Fredrikstad 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 Fredrikstad, Norway.

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Fredrikstad in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Fredrikstad in December in summary
Very bad weather
Min 0°C Max 2°C 60 mm 4 day(s) 86% 57% 10°C 4.0 h/day 12.6 cm
Best activities in December
Gastronomy
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 09:07 15:17
Hourly weather

Average weather in Fredrikstad in December 2026

Very bad weather

The weather in Fredrikstad 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 Fredrikstad in December

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

Temperatures and rain in Fredrikstad 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 Fredrikstad in December

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Fredrikstad in December

Check the seasonal normals in Fredrikstad 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 5.1°C 1.4°C -0.7°C
Maximum temperature 6.1°C 2.5°C 0.5°C
Minimum temperature 4.1°C 0.3°C -1.9°C
Record maximum temperature 14.0°C
(2020)
11.0°C
(2015)
9.0°C
(2020)
Record low temperature -10.0°C
(2010)
-16.0°C
(2010)
-16.0°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° 5 day(s)
(17%)
12 day(s)
(39%)
19 day(s)
(61%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 8.8°C 6.2°C 3.9°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 5.8°C 2.4°C 0.2°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 12.1°C 9.8°C 7.6°C
Wind
Wind speed 23 km/h 24 km/h 23 km/h
Wind temperature 0.3°C -4.1°C -6.9°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 75.8 mm 60.2 mm 53.4 mm
Number of days with precipitation 16 day(s)
(53%)
15 day(s)
(48%)
14 day(s)
(45%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 5 day(s)
(16%)
4 day(s)
(12%)
3 day(s)
(11%)
Record precipitation in one day 29.2 mm
(2018)
31.9 mm
(2020)
20.2 mm
(2016)
Other weather data
Humidity 85% 86% 87%
Visibility 8.8 km 8.7 km 8.4 km
Cloud cover 57% 57% 57%
UV index 2 2 2
Daily sunshine 5h 4h 5h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 08h10 09h07 08h58
Sunset time 15h51 15h17 15h54
Day length 7h41 6h10 6h56
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 Fredrikstad in December?

Best activities in December
Gastronomy
Possible activities in December
Cultural visits and heritage
Activities not recommended in December
Beach and swimmingAnimal observationNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Fredrikstad in December last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Clear/Sunny
3°C7°C1.1 mm
2
Light rain
6°C7°C5.7 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
6°C7°C1.2 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
5°C6°C2.1 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
5°C6°C0.4 mm
6
Patchy rain nearby
5°C6°C3.7 mm
7
Light drizzle
4°C5°C0.5 mm
8
Overcast
6°C8°C2.0 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
3°C8°C0.3 mm
10
Clear/Sunny
6°C8°C2.2 mm
11
Partly Cloudy
8°C10°C0.0 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
4°C6°C0.0 mm
13
Partly Cloudy
5°C7°C2.0 mm
14
Overcast
7°C8°C0.8 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
8°C8°C1.6 mm
16
Patchy rain nearby
7°C8°C0.6 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
5°C7°C0.5 mm
18
Light rain
6°C7°C0.9 mm
19
Cloudy
7°C8°C2.8 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
5°C7°C0.0 mm
21
Cloudy
2°C3°C0.0 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
1°C2°C0.0 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
2°C2°C0.0 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
-1°C1°C0.0 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
1°C2°C0.0 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
2°C4°C0.0 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
0°C5°C0.0 mm
28
Cloudy
-2°C-1°C0.0 mm
29
Partly Cloudy
-3°C0°C0.0 mm
30
Clear/Sunny
-2°C0°C0.0 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
-5°C-1°C0.0 mm
Nearby

Where to go near Fredrikstad in December?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Fredrikstad 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 Fredrikstad in December, which places this month 12th out of 12. A trip is still possible, but plan a flexible itinerary.

Expect an average of 2°C during the day and 0°C at night, with about 60 mm of precipitation spread over 4 rainy days.

The sea is only 6°C on average in December. Swimming is still possible, but it will be cool.

Expect about 4.0 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: 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 25/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

If your dates are flexible, the most favorable months in Fredrikstad are: June, July, August and September. Compare them before finalizing your departure.
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