Búðardalur weather in December (West Iceland, Iceland)

Planning a trip to Búðardalur in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Búðardalur generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 2°C. But by evening, they drop to around -4°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Búðardalur in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 19 days of snow/rain.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 9 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

 

Búðardalur, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 9 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 7% *  

* Data from: Stykkishólmur, Iceland (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in December

Find out more about the weather in Iceland in December and which places have the best weather 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 Búðardalur in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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