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Búrfell weather in December (South Iceland, Iceland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Búrfell this December? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

December in Búrfell generally includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. December is part of winter. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 3°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -3°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Búrfell in December falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 174 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 19 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 20 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 Búrfell. June 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 Búrfell climate page with graphs.

 

Búrfell, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 174 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
SunshineSunshine 20 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 15% *  
Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (47 KM, 29 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

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