Laugarvatn weather in December (South Iceland, Iceland)

Planning a trip to Laugarvatn in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Laugarvatn generally has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 2°C, while nights can cool down to about -4°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Laugarvatn in December falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 194 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 18 days of snow/rain.

The city usually sees around 20 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Laugarvatn. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Laugarvatn, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 194 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 20 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (57 KM, 35 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.

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 Laugarvatn 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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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