Urðir weather in December (Iceland)

Curious about the climate in Urðir this December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In December, Urðir typically experiences very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is part of the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 0°C. At night, they generally drop to -6°C. Expect very cold weather this month, so bundle up in warm clothing. It's essential to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Urðir in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 18 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 0 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Urðir, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 139 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 0 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (34 KM, 21 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Urðir.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Iceland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Iceland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.