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Hnífsdalur weather in December (Iceland)

What kind of weather does December bring to Hnífsdalur? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Hnífsdalur typically includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 2°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -3°C. Expect very cold weather this month, so bundle up in warm clothing. It's essential to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Hnífsdalur in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 153 mm for the month. This month brings the peak rainfall of the year, with heavy showers. Be sure to have a poncho ready to manage the downpours. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 22 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Hnífsdalur. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hnífsdalur, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 75%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 153 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  

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.

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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.

Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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