Hjalteyri weather in December (Iceland)

What kind of weather does December bring to Hjalteyri? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Hjalteyri includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is part of the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 0°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -6°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Hjalteyri in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 139 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

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 0 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 Hjalteyri. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hjalteyri, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Water Temperature 4°C *  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 139 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 0 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (19 KM, 11 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

Temperatures

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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. With a water temperature of around 4°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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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