Sauðárkrókur Weather in December

What's the weather like in Sauðárkrókur (Northwest) in December 2025?

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

December is in the winter in Sauðárkrókur 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 (20°F) is normal.

Sauðárkrókur weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -0.9°C 30.4°F
Nightly temperature -6.9°C 19.6°F
Average temperature -3.9°C 25°F
Daily sunshine 0.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 53 mm 2.1 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 4.4°C 39.9°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 19.8kph 12 mph

On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Sauðárkrókur with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.3 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Sauðárkrókur

Sauðárkrókur average temperature in December

December rainfall

Sauðárkrókur average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Sauðárkrókur 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 Sauðárkrókur in December 2025.

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Sauðárkrókur weather stats

Sauðárkrókur weather statistics
Hottest month: July 11.9°C 53.4°F
Driest month: May 27mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: May 2.8hrs
Coldest month: January -1.4°C 29.5°F
Wettest month: October 64mm 2.5ins
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