Stykkishólmur weather in December (West Iceland, Iceland)

Is December a good time to explore Stykkishólmur weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

December in Stykkishólmur generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 4°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -1°C. This month is marked by cold temperatures, so wearing layers is key to staying warm. Don't be caught off-guard by the cold.

Precipitation

Stykkishólmur in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 18 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 9 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Stykkishólmur, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Water Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 25 km/h  

Sunshine 9 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 7%  

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

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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 6°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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