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Bifrost weather in December (Iceland)

What should you pack for a trip to Bifrost in December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Bifrost generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 2°C. At night, they generally drop to -5°C. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

Bifrost in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 19 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

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're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Bifrost. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Bifrost, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 129 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
SunshineSunshine 20 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 15% *  
Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (65 KM, 40 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.

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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
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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