Sólheimar weather in December (Iceland)

What does the weather outlook for Sólheimar look like in December? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Sólheimar generally includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 3°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -3°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Sólheimar in December falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 180 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

Average sunshine

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

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Sólheimar. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sólheimar, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 180 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 20 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (61 KM, 38 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

Interested in more climate information?

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