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Hemsedal in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Hemsedal 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 Hemsedal, Norway.

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Hemsedal in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Hemsedal in December in summary
Very bad weather
Min -9°C Max -5°C 72 mm 5 day(s) 95% 62% 3.6 h/day 50.1 cm
Best activities in December
Winter sports and snow
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 09:32 15:10
Hourly weather

Average weather in Hemsedal in December 2026

Very bad weather

The weather in Hemsedal 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 Hemsedal in December

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

Temperatures and rain in Hemsedal 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 Hemsedal in December

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Hemsedal in December

Check the seasonal normals in Hemsedal 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 -3.5°C -7.1°C -8.6°C
Maximum temperature -1.8°C -5.1°C -6.5°C
Minimum temperature -5.3°C -9.0°C -10.7°C
Record maximum temperature 6.0°C
(2015)
5.0°C
(2021)
3.0°C
(2015)
Record low temperature -26.0°C
(2016)
-28.0°C
(2009)
-31.0°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° 26 day(s)
(87%)
30 day(s)
(97%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
Wind
Wind speed 13 km/h 14 km/h 14 km/h
Wind temperature -8.8°C -13.6°C -15.7°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 79.3 mm 72.0 mm 68.8 mm
Number of days with precipitation 16 day(s)
(53%)
16 day(s)
(52%)
16 day(s)
(52%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 6 day(s)
(18%)
5 day(s)
(16%)
5 day(s)
(15%)
Record precipitation in one day 40.5 mm
(2018)
35.1 mm
(2017)
29.2 mm
(2021)
Other weather data
Humidity 94% 95% 94%
Visibility 6.2 km 6.1 km 6.0 km
Cloud cover 63% 62% 62%
UV index 1 1 1
Daily sunshine 5h 4h 4h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 08h29 09h32 09h20
Sunset time 15h51 15h10 15h51
Day length 7h22 5h38 6h31
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 Hemsedal 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 Hemsedal in December last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Partly Cloudy
-10°C-6°C0.8 mm3.6 cm
2
Heavy snow
-1°C2°C2.5 mm6.5 cm
3
Freezing fog
-5°C-2°C2.1 mm4.3 cm
4
Freezing fog
-3°C-2°C0.4 mm1.3 cm
5
Moderate snow
-4°C-2°C1.4 mm4.1 cm
6
Heavy snow
-3°C-2°C2.4 mm6.2 cm
7
Light snow
-7°C-5°C0.4 mm1.0 cm
8
Heavy snow
-3°C-2°C2.7 mm7.6 cm
9
Partly Cloudy
-6°C-4°C0.2 mm1.7 cm
10
Partly Cloudy
-5°C-2°C3.6 mm7.1 cm
11
Mist
1°C2°C1.0 mm2.0 cm
12
Freezing fog
-4°C3°C0.0 mm0.1 cm
13
Partly Cloudy
-4°C-1°C1.4 mm2.5 cm
14
Mist
-4°C3°C0.1 mm0.1 cm
15
Fog
2°C3°C0.0 mm
16
Moderate snow
-3°C2°C0.4 mm0.9 cm
17
Clear/Sunny
-8°C0°C0.0 mm
18
Light snow
-3°C0°C3.1 mm7.5 cm
19
Clear/Sunny
-7°C1°C2.0 mm6.0 cm
20
Partly Cloudy
-4°C-1°C0.3 mm0.9 cm
21
Partly Cloudy
-8°C-6°C0.0 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
-8°C-5°C0.0 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
-11°C-10°C0.0 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
-9°C-5°C0.0 mm
25
Overcast
-3°C2°C0.0 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
1°C2°C0.0 mm
27
Partly Cloudy
-8°C0°C0.0 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
-12°C-9°C0.0 mm
29
Light freezing rain
-14°C-9°C0.0 mm
30
Clear/Sunny
-15°C-14°C0.0 mm
31
Partly Cloudy
-11°C-8°C0.4 mm1.3 cm
Nearby

Where to go near Hemsedal in December?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Hemsedal 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 Hemsedal 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 -9°C at night, with about 72 mm of precipitation spread over 5 rainy days.

Expect about 3.6 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 28/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

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