Ólafsfjörður weather in December (North Iceland, Iceland)

How does the weather in Ólafsfjörður usually fare in December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Ólafsfjörður typically brings very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 2°C, while night temperatures can drop to -3°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.

Precipitation

Ólafsfjörður in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 145 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 18 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 0 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ólafsfjörður. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ólafsfjörður, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 145 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 0 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (50 KM, 31 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

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 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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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