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Hardangervidda National Park in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Hardangervidda National Park 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 Hardangervidda National Park, Norway.

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Hardangervidda National Park in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Hardangervidda National Park in December in summary
Very bad weather
Min -8°C Max -5°C 320 mm 14 day(s) 97% 81% 2.4 h/day 184.9 cm
Best activities in December
Winter sports and snow
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 09:28 15:23
Hourly weather

Average weather in Hardangervidda National Park in December 2026

Very bad weather

The weather in Hardangervidda National Park 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 Hardangervidda National Park in December

Temperatures, precipitation, snow and monthly trends help better understand the climate in Hardangervidda National Park in December.

Temperatures and rain in Hardangervidda National Park 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 Hardangervidda National Park in December

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Hardangervidda National Park in December

Check the seasonal normals in Hardangervidda National Park 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 -3.3°C -6.5°C -7.9°C
Maximum temperature -1.9°C -4.7°C -6.1°C
Minimum temperature -4.7°C -8.2°C -9.7°C
Record maximum temperature 7.0°C
(2011)
4.0°C
(2015)
3.0°C
(2016)
Record low temperature -19.0°C
(2010)
-26.0°C
(2014)
-26.0°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° 26 day(s)
(87%)
30 day(s)
(97%)
30 day(s)
(97%)
Wind
Wind speed 16 km/h 17 km/h 18 km/h
Wind temperature -9.1°C -13.4°C -15.4°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 301.8 mm 320.1 mm 276.8 mm
Number of days with precipitation 22 day(s)
(73%)
24 day(s)
(77%)
22 day(s)
(71%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 14 day(s)
(45%)
14 day(s)
(44%)
12 day(s)
(39%)
Record precipitation in one day 94.9 mm
(2020)
125.5 mm
(2015)
77.4 mm
(2009)
Other weather data
Humidity 96% 97% 95%
Visibility 4.9 km 4.5 km 4.7 km
Cloud cover 80% 81% 78%
UV index 1 1 1
Daily sunshine 4h 2h 3h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 08h29 09h28 09h18
Sunset time 16h00 15h23 16h02
Day length 7h31 5h55 6h44
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 Hardangervidda National Park in December?

Best activities in December
Winter sports and snow
Possible activities in December
Northern or Southern Lights
Activities not recommended in December
Hiking and trekkingNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Hardangervidda National Park in December last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Mist
-7°C-4°C3.6 mm9.2 cm
2
Heavy snow
-2°C0°C10.4 mm25.0 cm
3
Heavy snow
-3°C-2°C2.8 mm7.0 cm
4
Moderate snow
-3°C-1°C1.4 mm3.1 cm
5
Moderate snow
-4°C-2°C1.5 mm4.0 cm
6
Light snow
-4°C-3°C0.6 mm1.8 cm
7
Partly Cloudy
-6°C-3°C0.5 mm1.1 cm
8
Heavy snow
-3°C-1°C8.3 mm19.3 cm
9
Mist
-3°C0°C4.1 mm10.3 cm
10
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-1°C1°C12.0 mm31.2 cm
11
Heavy snow
1°C2°C19.1 mm37.1 cm
12
Mist
-1°C1°C0.7 mm2.6 cm
13
Moderate snow
-2°C-1°C2.4 mm8.7 cm
14
Heavy snow
0°C2°C7.5 mm18.4 cm
15
Moderate snow
1°C2°C3.5 mm9.3 cm
16
Heavy snow
0°C1°C6.5 mm17.9 cm
17
Mist
-6°C-2°C0.0 mm
18
Heavy snow
-1°C0°C8.8 mm24.0 cm
19
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-5°C-1°C10.8 mm26.9 cm
20
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-1°C0°C6.5 mm15.3 cm
21
Clear/Sunny
-11°C-8°C0.0 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
-8°C-7°C0.0 mm
23
Partly Cloudy
-11°C-7°C0.0 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
-11°C-7°C0.0 mm
25
Partly Cloudy
-4°C0°C0.0 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
0°C2°C0.0 mm
27
Mist
-11°C-3°C0.0 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
-11°C-9°C0.0 mm
29
Light snow
-15°C-5°C0.0 mm
30
Partly Cloudy
-18°C-10°C0.4 mm0.9 cm
31
Light snow
-10°C-3°C3.1 mm7.0 cm
Nearby

Where to go near Hardangervidda National Park in December?

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

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Best time to visit Hardangervidda National Park month by month

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Hardangervidda National Park 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 Hardangervidda National Park 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 -8°C at night, with about 320 mm of precipitation spread over 14 rainy days.

Expect about 2.4 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Winter sports and snow. 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 24/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.
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