Weather in December in Capital Region
Are you planning a trip a to Capital Region in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Capital Region in December?
Capital Region is a region in Iceland. December in Capital Region generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 4°C and nighttime temperatures around -2°C in Reykjavík. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Álftanes with an average of 135 mm to high snow/rainfall in Mosfellsbær with 143 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 20 hours of sunlight in Reykjavík. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For a closer look at December's conditions in Capital Region, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Capital Region's yearly weather, check out our Capital Region climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Capital Region?
Reykjavík
In December Reykjavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kópavogur
In December Kópavogur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hafnarfjördur
In December Hafnarfjördur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mosfellsbær
In December Mosfellsbær generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Garðabær
In December Garðabær generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Capital Region, in Iceland.
Is December the best time to visit Capital Region?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Reykjavík, December may not be the ideal time to visit Capital Region.
Generally speaking, June and July provide tolerable weather in Reykjavík. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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