Skútustaðir weather in December (North Iceland, Iceland)

How does the December weather in Skútustaðir compare to other months? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Skútustaðir generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 1°C, while night temperatures can drop to -7°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Skútustaðir in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 0 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Skútustaðir. 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 Skútustaðir climate page with graphs.

 

Skútustaðir, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 0 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (49 KM, 31 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.

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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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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