Kirkjubæjarklaustur weather in December (South Iceland, Iceland)

What can you expect from the weather in Kirkjubæjarklaustur during December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Kirkjubæjarklaustur typically experiences low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 4°C, while nights can cool down to about -2°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Kirkjubæjarklaustur in December falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 210 mm for the month. Typically around 19 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 18 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Kirkjubæjarklaustur. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kirkjubæjarklaustur, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 210 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 77%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 18 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 13%  

Where to go in Iceland in December

Find out more about the weather in Iceland in December and which places have the best weather 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 Kirkjubæjarklaustur in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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