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Reykjahlíð weather in December (North Iceland, Iceland)

What is the weather forecast for Reykjahlíð in December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In December, Reykjahlíð tends to experience very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is part of the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 1°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -6°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Reykjahlíð in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 16 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 0 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Reykjahlíð. 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 Reykjahlíð climate page with graphs.

 

Reykjahlíð, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 94 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
SunshineSunshine 0 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 18% *  
Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (53 KM, 33 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.

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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
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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