Hrífunes weather in December (South Iceland, Iceland)

What should you pack for a trip to Hrífunes in December? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Hrífunes includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. December is part of winter. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 4°C, cooling down at night to around -2°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Hrífunes in December falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 251 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 19 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 18 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

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

 

Hrífunes , monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 251 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 18 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 13% *  

Data from: Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland (26 KM, 16 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

Interested in more climate information?

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