Cool
Average highs are around -8°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Arctic Circle in December
Weather score20Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around -8°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 34mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-8°C
Rain
34mm
Sun
0h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
20
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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SwimSwim
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 34mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Arctic Circle with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December-8°C average high
December has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December34mm average rain
December sits on the drier side of Arctic Circle's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December0 hours average sun
December is one of Arctic Circle's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December0°C average sea
December is close to Arctic Circle's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
December20 weather score
December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJune to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.