Kópavogur weather in December (Capital Region, Iceland)

Is December a good time to explore Kópavogur weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Kópavogur includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 4°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -2°C. With temperatures this low, you'll need to dress warmly. Staying prepared is crucial to avoid the discomfort of the cold.

Precipitation

Kópavogur in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 20 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 20 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Kópavogur. June and July typically offer 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 Kópavogur climate page with graphs.

 

Kópavogur, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Water Temperature 7°C *  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 138 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 20 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in December

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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. 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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