Reykholt weather in December (South Iceland, Iceland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Reykholt this December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

December in Reykholt generally includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 3°C, cooling off to about -4°C at night. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Reykholt in December falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 186 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 17 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 20 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Reykholt. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Reykholt climate page with graphs.

 

Reykholt, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 186 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 20 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (70 KM, 43 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in December

Find out more about the weather in Iceland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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