Garður weather in December (Iceland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Garður in December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Garður includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in December. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 3°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -4°C. This month is known for its biting cold, so make sure to dress warmly. Proper preparation can help you stay cozy.

Precipitation

Garður in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 1 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 Garður. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Garður, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 1 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Raufarhöfn, Iceland (56 KM, 35 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

Interested in more climate information?

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