Westfjords weather in December
Considering a trip to Westfjords this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Westfjords in December?
Westfjords is a region in Iceland. December in Westfjords generally has very cold temperatures, with high precipitation.
You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 2°C and nighttime temperatures around -3°C in Ísafjörður. 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 high snow/rainfall in Hólmavík with an average of 139 mm to high snow/rainfall in Suðureyri with 156 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Ísafjörður.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Westfjords in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Westfjords climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Westfjords?
Ísafjörður
In December Ísafjörður generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°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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Flateyri
In December Flateyri generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°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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Patreksfjörður
In December Patreksfjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°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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Súðavík
In December Súðavík generally has very 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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Þingeyri
In December Þingeyri generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Westfjords, in Iceland.
Is December the best time to visit Westfjords?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Westfjords with often poor weather in Ísafjörður.
Generally speaking, July and August provide unpleasant weather in Ísafjörður.
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