Reykjavík Weather in December

What's the weather like in Reykjavík (Capital Region) in December 2024?

The climate in Reykjavík during December can be summarized as cold and damp.

December is in the winter in Reykjavík and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

Reykjavík weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 1.3°C 34.3°F
Nightly temperature -3.9°C 25.1°F
Average temperature -1.3°C 29.7°F
Daily sunshine 0.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 100 mm 4 ins
Rainy days 20 days
Sea temperature 6.3°C 43.3°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 23.8kph 15 mph

On average December is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Reykjavík with around 100mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.6 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Reykjavík

Reykjavík average temperature in December

December rainfall

Reykjavík average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Reykjavík 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 Reykjavík in December 2024.

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Reykjavík weather stats

Reykjavík weather statistics
Hottest month: July 12.6°C 54.7°F
Driest month: May 60mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: May 3.1hrs
Coldest month: January 0.8°C 33.4°F
Wettest month: October 115mm 4.5ins
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