Weather in December in Reykjanes
Thinking about venturing to Reykjanes this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Reykjanes in December?
Reykjanes is a region in Iceland. December in Reykjanes generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 5°C and nighttime temperatures around 1°C in Keflavík. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Reykjanes in December, check out the map below.To explore the conditions in Reykjanes in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Vogar with an average of 136 mm to high rainfall in Grindavík with 142 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 20 hours of sunshine in Keflavík. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For a more detailed look at Reykjanes's conditions throughout the year, check out our Reykjanes climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Reykjanes?
Keflavík
In December Keflavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Grindavík
In December Grindavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Vogar
In December Vogar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gardur
In December Gardur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sandgerði
In December Sandgerði generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly 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 Reykjanes, in Iceland.
Is December the best time to visit Reykjanes?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Keflavík, December may not be the ideal time to visit Reykjanes.
On average, the best time to visit Reykjanes is in July with generally tolerable weather in Keflavík. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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