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Larvik Weather in December

Larvik in December

The short of it: Larvik in December averages a high of 2 °C (35 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 102 mm (4.0 in) of rain and about 6 h 12 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -1° · rain 102 mm · daylight 6 h 12 min

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

December in Larvik brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -1°, with about 102 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 2°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 102 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 6 h 12 min in mid-December, 82 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 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Larvik runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Stavern, 6 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

December in Larvik, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 35 mm less rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
3°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 12 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
StavernVestfold6 km S2°-1°102 mm
SandefjordVestfold14 km NE1°-2°84 mm
TjømeVestfold21 km ENE2°-1°72 mm
PorsgrunnTelemark24 km WNW1°-2°82 mm
StokkeVestfold24 km NE1°-2°77 mm
MelsomvikVestfold26 km NE1°-2°75 mm
HerreTelemark28 km WNW1°-2°83 mm
SkienTelemark30 km NW1°-2°77 mm

The Almanac · Larvik 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 2°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 102 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Larvik by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-2°89 mm18 km/h6 h 54 min✦
February2°-2°64 mm18 km/h9 h 9 min✦✦
March5°0°62 mm16 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦
April10°4°53 mm15 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦
May15°9°68 mm15 km/h16 h 53 min✦✦✦
June19°13°84 mm15 km/h18 h 28 min✦✦✦
July21°15°89 mm14 km/h17 h 48 min✦✦✦
August20°14°115 mm15 km/h15 h 28 min✦✦✦
September16°11°120 mm17 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦
October10°6°134 mm17 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
November5°2°137 mm18 km/h7 h 34 min✦
December2°-1°102 mm17 km/h6 h 12 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Larvik in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Larvik in December?

Days average 2 °C (35 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 102 mm (4.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 2°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 102 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Larvik?

The Almanac gives December 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Larvik in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 6 h 12 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 18 h 28 min.

Does it snow in Larvik in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Larvik in December?

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

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