Weather in Reykjavík for December 2024
In general, the average temperature in Reykjavík at the beginning of December is -0.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of -3.9 °C by the end of December.
Precipitation in Reykjavík during December is a rare event, with an average of fewer than 2 rainy days.
The climate of Reykjavík in December is quite snowy, averaging 14 snowy days.
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Reykjavík in December average weather
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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1 -1° | ||||||
2 -2° | 3 -1° | 4 1° | 5 1° | 6 0° | 7 0° | 8 -1° |
9 0° | 10 0° | 11 2° | 12 2° | 13 7° | 14 3° | 15 3° |
16 3° | 17 3° | 18 2° | 19 2° | 20 5° | 21 0° | 22 -3° |
23 -5° | 24 -4° | 25 -3° | 26 -2° | 27 -2° | 28 -4° | 29 -7° |
30 -6° | 31 -3° |
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Temperatures trend during December in Reykjavík
December weather day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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1 Dec. | Sunny | -1° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
2 Dec. | Overcast | -2° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
3 Dec. | Moderate snow | -1° /-3° | 1.9 mm | 1.6 cm | |
4 Dec. | Heavy snow | 1° /-1° | 1.5 mm | 1.2 cm | |
5 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 1° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
6 Dec. | Sunny | 0° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
7 Dec. | Overcast | 0° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
8 Dec. | Sunny | -1° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
9 Dec. | Sunny | 0° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
10 Dec. | Sunny | 0° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
11 Dec. | Light snow showers | 2° /0° | 1.8 mm | 1.5 cm | |
12 Dec. | Moderate snow | 2° /-2° | 3.5 mm | 0.2 cm | |
13 Dec. | Light sleet | 7° /2° | 29.7 mm | 2.5 cm | |
14 Dec. | Blizzard | 3° /1° | 10 mm | 1.3 cm | |
15 Dec. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 3° /1° | 9.6 mm | 1.4 cm | |
16 Dec. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 3° /1° | 9.1 mm | 3.1 cm | |
17 Dec. | Moderate or heavy snow with thunder | 3° /2° | 11.9 mm | 4.9 cm | |
18 Dec. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 2° /0° | 3.7 mm | 3.1 cm | |
19 Dec. | Blizzard | 2° /0° | 3.4 mm | 0.5 cm | |
20 Dec. | Light rain shower | 5° /-2° | 3.4 mm | 0.6 cm | |
21 Dec. | Light snow showers | 0° /-4° | 0.6 mm | 0.2 cm | |
22 Dec. | Sunny | -3° /-8° | 0.2 mm | 0.1 cm | |
23 Dec. | Cloudy | -5° /-9° | 0.1 mm | 0.1 cm | |
24 Dec. | Patchy moderate snow | -4° /-8° | 2.7 mm | 1.7 cm | |
25 Dec. | Light freezing rain | -3° /-7° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
26 Dec. | Overcast | -2° /-8° | 12.3 mm | 7.2 cm | |
27 Dec. | Light freezing rain | -2° /-6° | 5.9 mm | 4.7 cm | |
28 Dec. | Overcast | -4° /-8° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
29 Dec. | Sunny | -7° /-11° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
30 Dec. | Cloudy | -6° /-8° | 0.5 mm | 0.4 cm | |
31 Dec. | Patchy moderate snow | -3° /-7° | 3.4 mm | 1.2 cm | |
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Reykjavík in December - FAQ
What to pack to Reykjavík in December?
As you prepare for your trip to Reykjavík in December, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Reykjavík, during December, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Thermal Wear: Base layers for cold destinations
- All-Weather Jacket: Waterproof and breathable
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Insulated Boots: For snowy and extremely cold temperatures
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
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