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Kjalarnes weather in December (Iceland)

What is the weather forecast for Kjalarnes in December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Kjalarnes typically brings low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 3°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -3°C. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

Kjalarnes in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. Expect around 19 days of snow/rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 20 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

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

 

Kjalarnes, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 7°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 136 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 20 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 15% *  
Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (12 KM, 7 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.

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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. With a water temperature of around 7°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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