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Westfjords Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Westfjords, Iceland in December.

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Ísafjörður Flateyri Patreksfjörður Súðavík

Are you planning a trip a to the Westfjords, Iceland in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Westfjords in December

The Westfjords, Iceland is a region in Iceland. December in the Westfjords generally has very cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) 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.

To explore the conditions in the Westfjords, Iceland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Drangsnes with an average of 137 mm (5.4 in) to high snow/rainfall in Suðureyri with 156 mm (6.1 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Ísafjörður.

Explore the Westfjords by month

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Best Places to Visit in the Westfjords in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Westfjords.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Westfjords

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in the Westfjords, Iceland?

Temperature range in the Westfjords (December)

Precipitation variation in the Westfjords (December)

Ísafjörður

In December Ísafjörður generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ísafjörður →

Flateyri

In December Flateyri generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Flateyri →

Patreksfjörður

In December Patreksfjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Patreksfjörður →

Súðavík

In December Súðavík generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Súðavík →

Þingeyri

In December Þingeyri generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Þingeyri →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Westfjords, in Iceland.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Westfjords in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ísafjörður 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)
Flateyri 2°C (36°F) -2°C (28°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)
Patreksfjörður 3°C (37°F) -1°C (30°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)
Súðavík 2°C (36°F) -4°C (25°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
Þingeyri 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)
Hólmavík 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)

The Westfjords weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Westfjords, Iceland in December?

Expect poor weather across the Westfjords, Iceland in December. The popular destination of Ísafjörður averages 2°C (36°F) by day and -3°C (27°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Westfjords, Iceland in December?

Average temperatures in the Westfjords, Iceland during December range from a nighttime low near -3°C (27°F) to a daytime high around 2°C (36°F) in Ísafjörður.

Does the Westfjords, Iceland get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in the Westfjords, Iceland. Average snow/rainfall in Ísafjörður sits around 151 mm (5.9 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Westfjords, Iceland?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to the Westfjords, Iceland with often poor weather in Ísafjörður.

Generally speaking, July and August provide unpleasant weather in Ísafjörður.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Westfjords.

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