Hraunvellir weather in December (South Iceland, Iceland)

How is December weather typically in Hraunvellir? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Hraunvellir includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 4°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -2°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Hraunvellir in December usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 173 mm for the month. Expect around 18 days of snow/rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 20 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Hraunvellir. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Hraunvellir, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 173 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 20 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, 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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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