December weather forecast
Gävle, Sweden

December in Gävle, the heart of winter, is characterized by its crisp, icy weather, short daylight hours, and distinctive festive spirit. The month concludes the weather cycle with temperatures hovering around 0.7°C (33.3°F), painting the landscape with a gorgeous layer of fresh snow. Despite the biting chill, December continues to charm visitors with its vibrant Christmas markets, illuminating displays, and enchanting winter landscapes.

Temperature

The arrival of December in Gävle, Sweden, correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from November's 4.2°C (39.6°F) to a still wintry 0.7°C (33.3°F). An average nighttime temperature of -5.2°C (22.6°F) is observed during December.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 15 days. Throughout December, 51mm (2.01") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 152 rainfall days, and 618mm (24.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 5h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:32 and sunset at 14:48. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 09:00 and sunset at 14:49 CET.

Sunshine

January, November and December, with an average of 1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Gävle.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 0. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 0 translates into these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.