Hólmavík weather in December (Westfjords, Iceland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Hólmavík in December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of December in Hólmavík typically includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 2°C. But by evening, they drop to around -3°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

Hólmavík in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 20 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Hólmavík. 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 Hólmavík climate page with graphs.

 

Hólmavík, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 139 mm  

Rainy days 20 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.

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 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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