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Vänersborg Weather in December

Vänersborg in December

The short of it: Vänersborg in December averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -2 °C (29 °F), with 77 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 6 h 23 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -2° · rain 77 mm · daylight 6 h 23 min

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

December in Vänersborg brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -2°, with about 77 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 3°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 77 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 6 h 23 min in mid-December, 78 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 April and July.

Against its neighbours, Vänersborg runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Vargön, 5 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

December in Vänersborg, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 23 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
VargönVästra Götaland5 km SE3°-2°76 mm
TrollhättanVästra Götaland11 km S3°-2°78 mm
SjuntorpVästra Götaland21 km SSW3°-2°81 mm
GrästorpVästra Götaland22 km ESE3°-2°67 mm
UddevallaVästra Götaland23 km W3°-2°91 mm
LjungskileVästra Götaland29 km SW3°-1°93 mm
Lilla EdetVästra Götaland30 km SSW3°-1°87 mm
MellerudVästra Götaland36 km NNE3°-2°67 mm

The Almanac · Vänersborg 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 3°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 77 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Vänersborg by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-3°64 mm14 km/h7 h 4 min✦✦
February2°-3°52 mm13 km/h9 h 14 min✦✦
March5°-2°42 mm13 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦
April10°2°42 mm12 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
May15°6°50 mm12 km/h16 h 45 min✦✦✦
June19°9°77 mm12 km/h18 h 15 min✦✦✦
July21°12°76 mm10 km/h17 h 36 min✦✦✦
August20°11°81 mm10 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦
September16°8°77 mm12 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦
October11°5°96 mm11 km/h10 h 6 min✦✦
November6°1°79 mm13 km/h7 h 42 min✦
December3°-2°77 mm12 km/h6 h 23 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vänersborg in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vänersborg in December?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -2 °C (29 °F), with about 77 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 3°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 77 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Vänersborg?

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

How long are the days in Vänersborg in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 6 h 23 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 18 h 15 min.

Does it snow in Vänersborg in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Vänersborg in December?

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

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