Ólafsvík weather in December (West Iceland, Iceland)

Is Ólafsvík a good destination in December, weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of December in Ólafsvík typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 5°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 0°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.

Precipitation

Ólafsvík in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. On average, there are about 19 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 9 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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

 

Ólafsvík, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 9 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 7% *  

Data from: Stykkishólmur, 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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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