Akureyri Weather in December

What's the weather like in Akureyri (Northeast) in December 2024?

The climate in Akureyri during December can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Akureyri and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

Akureyri weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -1°C 30.2°F
Nightly temperature -7.2°C 19°F
Average temperature -4.1°C 24.6°F
Daily sunshine 0.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 67 mm 2.7 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 4.1°C 39.4°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 17.3kph 11 mph

On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Akureyri with around 67mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.2 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Akureyri

Akureyri average temperature in December

December rainfall

Akureyri average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Akureyri average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Akureyri in December 2024.

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Akureyri weather stats

Akureyri weather statistics
Hottest month: July 12°C 53.6°F
Driest month: May 36mm 1.4ins
Sunniest month: May 2.9hrs
Coldest month: January -1.5°C 29.3°F
Wettest month: October 79mm 3.1ins
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