Leirá weather in December (West Iceland, Iceland)

Thinking of visiting Leirá in December? Check the weather first! Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Leirá includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 3°C, while night temperatures can drop to -3°C. It's a frigid month, so wearing warm clothing is crucial. Don't underestimate the cold; prepare accordingly.

Precipitation

Leirá in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 134 mm for the month. Typically around 19 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 20 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Leirá. June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, 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 Leirá climate page with graphs.

 

Leirá, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 134 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 20 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (31 KM, 19 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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