Oslo weather in December

December in Oslo: freezing, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Oslo · #580 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 29/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Oslo climate normals — December

Daytime high-1°C / 30°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-5°C / 24°F
Feels like (high)-5°C / 23°F
Rainfall96 mm / 3.8 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days15 days
Humidity87%💦 very humid
Dew point-7°C / 19°F
Sunshine1.2 h/day
Daylight6.1 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Snowfall54 cm / 21.3 in
Air quality (US AQI)34🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Oslo in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Oslo?
December in Oslo: freezing, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Oslo on SeasonMap's comfort score (29/100).
What is the weather like in Oslo in December?
In December, Oslo averages a daily high of -0.9°C and a low of -4.7°C, with about 96.1 mm of rain over roughly 15 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Oslo in December?
Oslo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in December.
Does it snow in Oslo in December?
Oslo sees roughly 54 cm of snowfall in December.

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