Weather in December in West Iceland
Planning a trip to West Iceland this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in West Iceland in December?
West Iceland is a region in Iceland. December in West Iceland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with high precipitation. December is a winter month.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Húsafell at 1°C to cold in Hellissandur at 5°C. At night it cools down to 1°C in Hellissandur and -6°C in Húsafell. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.For a closer look at conditions across West Iceland, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Ólafsvík with an average of 120 mm to high rainfall in Húsafell with 149 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 20 hours of sunshine in Borgarnes. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our West Iceland climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Iceland, check out our West Iceland's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in West Iceland?
Borgarnes
In December Borgarnes 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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Grundarfjordur
In December Grundarfjordur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Stykkishólmur
In December Stykkishólmur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Akranes
In December Akranes 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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Búðardalur
In December Búðardalur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°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 West Iceland, in Iceland.
Is December the best time to visit West Iceland?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Borgarnes, December may not be the ideal time to visit West Iceland.
Generally speaking, June and July provide tolerable weather in Borgarnes. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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