Garðabær weather in December (Capital Region, Iceland)

Curious about the December weather in Garðabær? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Garðabær generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 4°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -2°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Garðabær in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 20 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 20 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Garðabær. June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Garðabær, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 7°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 138 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 20 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 15% *  
* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (5 KM, 3 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 Garðabær in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 7°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
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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