Hofsós weather in December (North Iceland, Iceland)

Curious about the climate in Hofsós this December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

December in Hofsós generally includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 2°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -4°C. With the arrival of this cold month, make sure you're dressed in warm clothing. It's important to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Hofsós in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 114 mm for the month. On average, there are about 19 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 0 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

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

 

Hofsós, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 114 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 0 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (65 KM, 40 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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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