Grindavík weather in December (Reykjanes, Iceland)

Will it be warm or cold in Grindavík this December? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Grindavík generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 6°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 1°C.

Precipitation

Grindavík in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 142 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 20 days.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 20 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

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

 

Grindavík, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 142 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 20 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (41 KM, 25 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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