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Vík weather in December (South Iceland, Iceland)

Is December a good time to explore Vík weather-wise? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Vík includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 5°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 1°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Vík in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 293 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 19 days.

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.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Vík, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 293 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
SunshineSunshine 18 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 13% *  
Data from: Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland (62 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.

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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
3/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.