Kópavogur weather in December (Capital Region, Iceland)

What can you expect from the weather in Kópavogur during December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Kópavogur generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 4°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -2°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Kópavogur in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 20 days of snow/rain.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 7°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 138 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 20 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 15% *  
* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (2 KM, 1 Miles).

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 Kópavogur in December?

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 in December.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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