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Skálholt Weather in December

December in Skálholt typically sees daytime highs of 3°C (37°F) and nighttime lows of -3°C (27°F). December falls within the rainy season, so heavy snow/rainfall is to be expected. It falls within the winter season.

Rainfall in Skálholt in December

Skálholt is in the rainy season in December, with rain on around 18 days and an average of 185 mm (7.3 in). Rainy season showers tend to be fairly substantial. A good rain jacket or umbrella is worth having with you most days.

Temperature in Skálholt in December

December in Skálholt brings low temperatures, with highs of 3°C (37°F) and nights around -3°C (27°F). December is typically considered a winter month. It stays very cold throughout much of the day, so warm winter clothing is essential. Nights drop below freezing to -3°C (27°F). An extra blanket is worth packing if you're unsure about the heating where you're staying. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Sunshine in Skálholt in December

The city usually sees around 20 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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Skálholt Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C (27°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C (37°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 185 mm (7.3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
SunshineSunshine 20 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 15% *  
* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (66 KM, 41 Miles).

Best Places in Iceland in December

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Skálholt in December

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Skálholt in December. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. With limited sunshine expected, sunglasses aren't a priority for packing.

What To Do in Skálholt in December

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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