Eyjafjaroarsveit weather in December (North Iceland, Iceland)

What's the typical weather in Eyjafjaroarsveit for December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Eyjafjaroarsveit tends to experience very low temperatures and high snowfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around -1°C, while nights can cool down to about -7°C. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Eyjafjaroarsveit in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. Expect around 18 days of snow based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 0 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

 

Eyjafjaroarsveit, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Water Temperature 4°C *  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 124 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 0 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (12 KM, 7 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?

Visitors traveling to Eyjafjaroarsveit should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow. With a water temperature of around 4°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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