Reykjavík weather in December (Capital Region, Iceland)

How does the weather in Reykjavík usually fare in December? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Reykjavík includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 4°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -2°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Reykjavík in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. On average, there are about 19 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 20 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Reykjavík. June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Reykjavík, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Water Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 138 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 79%  

Windspeed 22 km/h  

Sunshine 20 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 15%  

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. With a water temperature of around 7°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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