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Svolvær in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Svolvær 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 Svolvær, Norway.

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Svolvær in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Page summary

Svolvær in December in summary
Very bad weather
Min 1°C Max 3°C 170 mm 11 day(s) 76% 61% 10°C 0.1 h/day 34.4 cm
Best activities in December
Northern or Southern LightsWinter sports and snow
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds
Hourly weather

Average weather in Svolvær in December 2026

Very bad weather

The weather in Svolvær 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 Svolvær in December

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

Temperatures and rain in Svolvær 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 Svolvær in December

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Svolvær in December

Check the seasonal normals in Svolvær 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 4.7°C 2.2°C 0.7°C
Maximum temperature 5.5°C 3.1°C 1.7°C
Minimum temperature 3.9°C 1.2°C -0.3°C
Record maximum temperature 11.0°C
(2011)
9.0°C
(2014)
8.0°C
(2015)
Record low temperature -5.0°C
(2010)
-9.0°C
(2009)
-13.0°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° 4 day(s)
(13%)
11 day(s)
(35%)
17 day(s)
(55%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 8.2°C 6.6°C 5.0°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 5.8°C 3.6°C 3.6°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 10.4°C 9.5°C 6.4°C
Wind
Wind speed 30 km/h 30 km/h 30 km/h
Wind temperature -0.5°C -3.8°C -5.7°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 192.4 mm 170.3 mm 170.2 mm
Number of days with precipitation 21 day(s)
(70%)
20 day(s)
(65%)
19 day(s)
(61%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 13 day(s)
(42%)
11 day(s)
(34%)
11 day(s)
(35%)
Record precipitation in one day 40.0 mm
(2020)
51.0 mm
(2013)
57.9 mm
(2010)
Other weather data
Humidity 77% 76% 77%
Visibility 8.3 km 8.0 km 7.5 km
Cloud cover 64% 61% 59%
UV index 2 2 1
Daily sunshine 2h 0h 1h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 09h19 — — — 10h40
Sunset time 14h13 — — — 13h43
Day length 4h54 — — — 3h03
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 Svolvær in December?

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

What was the weather like in Svolvær in December last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Clear/Sunny
-3°C-1°C0.1 mm0.2 cm
2
Clear/Sunny
-2°C-1°C0.0 mm0.9 cm
3
Light drizzle
0°C6°C1.6 mm3.5 cm
4
Patchy rain nearby
4°C6°C0.2 mm
5
Light rain shower
4°C6°C5.5 mm
6
Overcast
1°C2°C0.0 mm
7
Overcast
2°C3°C0.0 mm
8
Overcast
2°C3°C0.0 mm
9
Light snow
1°C2°C0.6 mm2.4 cm
10
Clear/Sunny
1°C3°C0.1 mm0.2 cm
11
Partly Cloudy
-2°C-1°C0.0 mm
12
Partly Cloudy
-4°C-2°C0.0 mm
13
Moderate snow
-3°C-2°C1.2 mm1.4 cm
14
Blizzard
-1°C5°C12.7 mm16.2 cm
15
Patchy rain nearby
4°C6°C5.0 mm
16
Light rain shower
5°C6°C4.8 mm
17
Light rain shower
4°C5°C2.6 mm
18
Overcast
3°C4°C0.5 mm1.4 cm
19
Overcast
4°C6°C2.2 mm
20
Light rain shower
5°C6°C2.9 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
2°C4°C0.6 mm1.1 cm
22
Cloudy
1°C2°C0.0 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
2°C5°C0.1 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
5°C6°C6.4 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
5°C6°C1.1 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
3°C6°C4.8 mm
27
Blizzard
-2°C4°C3.4 mm1.6 cm
28
Blowing snow
0°C3°C3.1 mm
29
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-3°C-1°C3.3 mm8.2 cm
30
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-4°C-3°C1.3 mm3.2 cm
31
Clear/Sunny
-5°C-4°C0.0 mm
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Where to go near Svolvær in December?

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Frequently asked questions

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

Expect an average of 3°C during the day and 1°C at night, with about 170 mm of precipitation spread over 11 rainy days.

The sea is only 7°C on average in December. Swimming is still possible, but it will be cool.

Expect about 0.1 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Northern or Southern Lights and 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 34/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.
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