Djúpivogur weather in December (East Iceland, Iceland)

Is December a good time to explore Djúpivogur weather-wise? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Djúpivogur includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 3°C, cooling off to about -2°C at night. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Djúpivogur in December falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 180 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 17 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Djúpivogur. 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 Djúpivogur climate page with graphs.

 

Djúpivogur, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 180 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 17 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Höfn, Iceland (63 KM, 39 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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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