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Eyjafjaroarsveit weather in December (North Iceland, Iceland)

How is the weather in Eyjafjaroarsveit in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Eyjafjaroarsveit typically experiences very low temperatures and high snowfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around -1°C, while nights can cool down to about -7°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Eyjafjaroarsveit in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days of snowfall is expected.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 0 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 4°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 124 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 0 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in December and which places have the best weather 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 Eyjafjaroarsveit in December?

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 in December.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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