South Iceland weather in December
Are you planning a trip to South Iceland in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in South Iceland in December?
South Iceland is a region in Iceland. December in South Iceland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with heavy precipitation.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Sprengisandur at 1°C to cold in Vestmannaeyjar at 6°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Vestmannaeyjar and -5°C in Sprengisandur. In many areas in Iceland, December brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy snow/rainfall in Sprengisandur with an average of 161 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Solheimahjaleiga with 336 mm. Höfn experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 17 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
For a closer look at December's conditions in South Iceland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at South Iceland's yearly weather, check out our South Iceland climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in South Iceland?
Höfn
In December Höfn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Selfoss
In December Selfoss generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hella
In December Hella generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hveragerði
In December Hveragerði generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Laugarvatn
In December Laugarvatn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and heavy 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 South Iceland, in Iceland.
Is December the best time to visit South Iceland?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit South Iceland due to the typically poor weather in Höfn.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Höfn.
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