Mosfellsbær weather in December (Capital Region, Iceland)

Looking to travel to Mosfellsbær in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Mosfellsbær typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 3°C, while night temperatures can drop to -3°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.

Mosfellsbær in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 143 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 19 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 Mosfellsbær. June and July generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mosfellsbær, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 7°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 64%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 143 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 20 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 15% *  
* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (10 KM, 6 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 Mosfellsbær 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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