Hofstaðir weather in December (North Iceland, Iceland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Hofstaðir in December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Hofstaðir typically brings very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 0°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -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

Hofstaðir in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 0 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Hofstaðir. July typically offers 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 Hofstaðir climate page with graphs.

 

Hofstaðir, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 0 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (58 KM, 36 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.

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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