Akranes weather in December (West Iceland, Iceland)

Is Akranes a good destination in December, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In December, Akranes typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December marks the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 4°C. At night, it falls to around -2°C. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Precipitation

Akranes in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 19 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 20 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Akranes. 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 Akranes climate page with graphs.

 

Akranes, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Water Temperature 7°C *  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 135 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 20 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (22 KM, 13 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. 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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