Selfoss weather in December (South Iceland, Iceland)

What does the weather outlook for Selfoss look like in December? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Selfoss includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. December is part of winter. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 4°C. At night, they generally drop to -2°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Selfoss in December usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 171 mm for the month. Typically around 19 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 20 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Selfoss. June and July typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Selfoss, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 171 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 20 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (48 KM, 30 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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