Höfn weather in December (South Iceland, Iceland)

Curious about the December weather in Höfn? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Höfn generally has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -1°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Höfn in December falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 211 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The city usually sees around 17 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Höfn, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 211 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 17 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Höfn 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

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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