The climate in Harstad during December can be summarized as cold and damp.
December is in the winter in Harstad and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | -0.9°C 30.4°F |
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Nightly temperature | -5.9°C 21.4°F |
Average temperature | -3.4°C 25.9°F |
Daily sunshine | 0.2 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 114 mm 4.5 ins |
Rainy days | 23 days |
Sea temperature | 6.2°C 43.2°F |
Humidity | 79% |
Windspeed | 16.9kph 11 mph |
On average December is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Harstad with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.2 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Harstad in December 2024.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | July | 14.9°C 58.8°F |
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Driest month: | May | 47mm 1.9ins |
Sunniest month: | May | 4.1hrs |
Coldest month: | January | -2°C 28.4°F |
Wettest month: | October | 136mm 5.4ins |