Sprengisandur weather in December (South Iceland, Iceland)

What should you pack for a trip to Sprengisandur in December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Sprengisandur typically includes very low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 1°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -5°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Precipitation

Sprengisandur in December usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 161 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 18 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 18 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Sprengisandur. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sprengisandur, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 161 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 18 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 13% *  

Data from: Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland (73 KM, 45 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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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