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Hamar in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Hamar 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 Hamar, Norway.

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Hamar in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Hamar in December in summary
Very bad weather
Min -8°C Max -4°C 46 mm 3 day(s) 95% 64% 3.4 h/day 23.5 cm
Best activities in December
Winter sports and snowCultural visits and heritage
Practical guidelines
Low crowds 09:21 15:01
Hourly weather

Average weather in Hamar in December 2026

Very bad weather

The weather in Hamar 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 Hamar in December

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

Temperatures and rain in Hamar 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 Hamar in December

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Hamar in December

Check the seasonal normals in Hamar 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 -0.9°C -5.9°C -7.6°C
Maximum temperature 1.0°C -4.1°C -5.4°C
Minimum temperature -2.8°C -7.7°C -9.8°C
Record maximum temperature 11.0°C
(2011)
5.0°C
(2017)
5.0°C
(2020)
Record low temperature -18.0°C
(2010)
-26.0°C
(2010)
-27.0°C
(2013)
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° 23 day(s)
(77%)
29 day(s)
(94%)
30 day(s)
(97%)
Wind
Wind speed 9 km/h 9 km/h 9 km/h
Wind temperature -5.2°C -10.6°C -13.0°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 54.1 mm 45.8 mm 48.9 mm
Number of days with precipitation 15 day(s)
(50%)
14 day(s)
(45%)
14 day(s)
(45%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 4 day(s)
(13%)
3 day(s)
(9%)
3 day(s)
(10%)
Record precipitation in one day 27.1 mm
(2018)
18.9 mm
(2017)
17.6 mm
(2018)
Other weather data
Humidity 93% 95% 95%
Visibility 6.5 km 6.2 km 5.6 km
Cloud cover 63% 64% 62%
UV index 1 1 1
Daily sunshine 5h 3h 4h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 08h19 09h21 09h10
Sunset time 15h41 15h01 15h42
Day length 7h22 5h40 6h32
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 Hamar in December?

Best activities in December
Winter sports and snowCultural visits and heritage
Activities not recommended in December
Hiking and trekkingNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Hamar in December last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Light freezing rain
-3°C-1°C1.2 mm2.0 cm
2
Patchy rain nearby
3°C4°C1.9 mm
3
Cloudy
1°C3°C0.6 mm
4
Fog
2°C3°C1.6 mm
5
Light drizzle
3°C3°C1.2 mm
6
Light sleet
2°C3°C4.8 mm
7
Fog
2°C3°C0.1 mm0.1 cm
8
Light drizzle
2°C3°C2.1 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
-2°C3°C0.1 mm
10
Mist
0°C3°C1.6 mm
11
Mist
-1°C2°C0.0 mm
12
Fog
-2°C2°C0.0 mm
13
Fog
-4°C1°C2.4 mm0.8 cm
14
Fog
-1°C2°C0.2 mm
15
Fog
1°C2°C0.0 mm
16
Fog
2°C6°C0.1 mm
17
Partly Cloudy
-2°C5°C0.0 mm
18
Light drizzle
4°C6°C0.3 mm
19
Partly Cloudy
2°C8°C2.1 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
0°C4°C0.0 mm
21
Clear/Sunny
-4°C-2°C0.0 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
-5°C-3°C0.0 mm
23
Light freezing rain
-3°C-2°C0.0 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
-9°C-7°C0.0 mm
25
Partly Cloudy
-4°C-2°C0.0 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
-2°C-1°C0.0 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
-5°C2°C0.0 mm
28
Partly Cloudy
-10°C-8°C0.0 mm
29
Clear/Sunny
-10°C-4°C0.1 mm
30
Clear/Sunny
-10°C-7°C0.0 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
-12°C-10°C0.0 mm
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Where to go near Hamar in December?

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Frequently asked questions

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

Expect an average of -4°C during the day and -8°C at night, with about 46 mm of precipitation spread over 3 rainy days.

Expect about 3.4 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

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

No: this month is in Low 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 Hamar are: June, July and August. Compare them before finalizing your departure.
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