Skálafell weather in December (South Iceland, Iceland)

How's the weather trend in Skálafell as December approaches? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Skálafell typically includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 2°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -4°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Skálafell in December falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 233 mm for the month. Expect around 17 days of snow/rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 17 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Skálafell, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 233 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 17 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Höfn, Iceland (23 KM, 14 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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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