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Sólheimar Weather in December

Sólheimar in December averages 3°C (37°F) during the day and -3°C (27°F) at night. December is part of the rainy season, and falls within the winter season, so frequent snow/rainfall is typical.

Rainfall in Sólheimar in December

As part of the rainy season, Sólheimar sees around 18 days of rain in December, with an average of 180 mm (7.1 in). With rain on many days and solid totals, showers are frequent and often moderately heavy. Waterproof gear is a sensible idea.

Temperature in Sólheimar in December

Daytime temperatures in Sólheimar reach 3°C (37°F) in December, dropping to -3°C (27°F) at night. During December, the winter season is in full swing. It stays very cold throughout much of the day, so warm winter clothing is essential. At -3°C (27°F) overnight, frost and ice are likely outside. Indoors, consider packing an extra blanket if you're unsure about the heating. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Sunshine in Sólheimar in December

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 20 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Sólheimar. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

Sólheimar Temperature in December

Min Temperature
-3°C (27°F)
Max Temperature
3°C (37°F)
Chance of Rain
60%
Precipitation
180 mm (7.1 in)
Rainy days
18 days
Humidity
79% *
Sunshine
20 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
15% *
* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (61 KM, 38 Miles).

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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 Sólheimar in December

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Sólheimar 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. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Sólheimar 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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