Álftanes weather in December (Capital Region, Iceland)

How does the December weather in Álftanes compare to other months? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Álftanes tends to experience low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 4°C, cooling down at night to around -2°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Precipitation

Álftanes in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 20 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 20 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Álftanes. June and July typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Álftanes, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Water Temperature 7°C *  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 135 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 20 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (6 KM, 4 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

Temperatures

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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