Vatnsholt weather in December (South Iceland, Iceland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Vatnsholt during December? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Vatnsholt includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -1°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Vatnsholt in December usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 173 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 18 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 20 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

 

Vatnsholt, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 173 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

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