Saurbær weather in December (West Iceland, Iceland)

What's the typical weather in Saurbær for December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In December, Saurbær usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 3°C. But by evening, they drop to around -4°C. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Saurbær in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. On average, there are about 19 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 20 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Saurbær. June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Saurbær, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 139 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 20 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (33 KM, 20 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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