Grundarfjordur weather in December (West Iceland, Iceland)

Is Grundarfjordur a good destination in December, weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Grundarfjordur includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 4°C, cooling off to about 0°C at night. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Grundarfjordur in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. This month experiences about 19 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 9 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Grundarfjordur. June, July and August typically offer 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 Grundarfjordur climate page with graphs.

 

Grundarfjordur, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 9 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 7% *  

Data from: Stykkishólmur, Iceland (30 KM, 19 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

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