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Drammen Weather in December

Drammen in December

The short of it: Drammen in December averages a high of 1 °C (33 °F) and a low of -4 °C (25 °F), with 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 6 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -4° · rain 66 mm · daylight 6 h 0 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: April & July

Thirty years of records give Drammen an average December high of 1°, a low of -4° and some 66 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 1°, nights near -4°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 6 h 0 min in mid-December, 86 minutes less than a month before. Lanterns are lit by mid-afternoon.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and July.

Against its neighbours, Drammen runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. Tranby, 8 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

December in Drammen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 37 mm less rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 0 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TranbyBuskerud8 km NNE1°-4°65 mm
RøykenAkershus10 km E1°-3°69 mm
AskerAkershus16 km NE1°-3°66 mm
SvelvikBuskerud18 km SE2°-2°69 mm
SætreAkershus19 km ESE2°-2°66 mm
BillingstadAkershus21 km NE1°-3°66 mm
SkuiAkershus25 km NNE1°-4°62 mm
DrøbakAkershus25 km ESE2°-3°66 mm

The Almanac · Drammen Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 1°, nights near -4°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Drammen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-5°61 mm12 km/h6 h 44 min✦✦
February1°-5°42 mm12 km/h9 h 4 min✦✦✦
March5°-3°48 mm12 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦
April10°2°45 mm12 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
May16°7°64 mm13 km/h17 h 3 min✦✦✦
June20°11°85 mm12 km/h18 h 43 min✦✦✦
July22°13°96 mm11 km/h18 h 0 min✦✦✦
August20°12°101 mm11 km/h15 h 34 min✦✦✦
September15°8°94 mm12 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦
October9°4°104 mm11 km/h9 h 59 min✦
November4°0°103 mm11 km/h7 h 25 min✦
December1°-4°66 mm10 km/h6 h 0 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Drammen in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Drammen in December?

Days average 1 °C (33 °F) and nights -4 °C (25 °F), with about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 1°, nights near -4°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Drammen?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are April and July.

How long are the days in Drammen in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 6 h 0 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 18 h 43 min.

Does it snow in Drammen in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Drammen in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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