Ísafjörður weather in December (Westfjords, Iceland)

Is Ísafjörður a good destination in December, weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In December, Ísafjörður typically experiences very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 2°C, cooling off to about -3°C at night. Expect freezing temperatures this month, so ensure you have plenty of warm clothing. It's important to be prepared.

Precipitation

Ísafjörður in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 151 mm for the month. This month experiences the most intense rain of the year, with heavy showers. Be prepared with a poncho to stay dry. Typically, you can expect about 22 days of snow/rain this month.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ísafjörður. July and August generally stand out with 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 Ísafjörður climate page with graphs.

 

Ísafjörður, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 151 mm  

Rainy days 22 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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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