Skinnastaður weather in December (Iceland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Skinnastaður this December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Skinnastaður typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 2°C. At night, they generally drop to -4°C. With temperatures this low, you'll need to dress warmly. Staying prepared is crucial to avoid the discomfort of the cold.

Precipitation

Skinnastaður in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 19 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 1 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 Skinnastaður. 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 Skinnastaður climate page with graphs.

 

Skinnastaður, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 1 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Raufarhöfn, 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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