Grundarfjordur weather in December (West Iceland, Iceland)

Planning a trip to Grundarfjordur in December? 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, Grundarfjordur generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 4°C, while nights can cool down to about 0°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Grundarfjordur in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 9 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer 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 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 Grundarfjordur in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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