Árnes weather in December (Iceland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Árnes this December? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Árnes includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 3°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -3°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Árnes in December usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 166 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 17 days will experience snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Árnes. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Árnes, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 166 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Árnes.

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