Hvolsvöllur weather in December (South Iceland, Iceland)

What can you expect from the weather in Hvolsvöllur during December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Hvolsvöllur generally has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 4°C, while nights can cool down to about -1°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Hvolsvöllur in December falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 180 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

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

 

Hvolsvöllur, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 61%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 180 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  

Where to go in Iceland in December

Find out more about the weather in Iceland in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Hvolsvöllur in December?

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 in December.

Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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