Hveragerði weather in December (South Iceland, Iceland)

What does the weather outlook for Hveragerði look like in December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Hveragerði generally includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 3°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -3°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

Hveragerði in December usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 164 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 19 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 20 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Hveragerði. June 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 Hveragerði climate page with graphs.

 

Hveragerði, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 164 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 20 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (37 KM, 23 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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