Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon weather in December (Iceland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon in December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon typically includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 3°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -2°C. Expect very cold weather this month, so bundle up in warm clothing. It's essential to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon in December falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 288 mm for the month. This month experiences about 18 days of snow/rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 17 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon climate page with graphs.

 

Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 288 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 17 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Höfn, Iceland (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in December

Find out more about the weather in Iceland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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