Dalvík weather in December (North Iceland, Iceland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Dalvík in December? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In December, Dalvík tends to experience very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 1°C. At night, they generally drop to -5°C. The month brings very cold weather, so dressing warmly is essential. Prepare with multiple layers for added warmth.

Precipitation

Dalvík in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 147 mm for the month. This month experiences about 18 days of snow/rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 0 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Dalvík, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 147 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 0 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (37 KM, 23 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

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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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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