Aðaldalur weather in December (North Iceland, Iceland)

Thinking of visiting Aðaldalur in December? Check the weather first! This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Aðaldalur includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. Expect temperatures to climb to 1°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -5°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Aðaldalur in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. You can typically expect 17 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 0 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Aðaldalur. July and August typically offer 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 Aðaldalur climate page with graphs.

 

Aðaldalur, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 0 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (35 KM, 22 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

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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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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