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Reykjavik Weather December

Reykjavik is located in oceanic climate that can be described as high humidity and moderate seasonal temperature fluctuations warm summer and soft but windy winter.

To help you choose the best time to travel, you can find climate data below on the weather in Reykjavik in December.

day temperatureaverage daily high+3.6°C
night temperatureaverage daily low-1.5°C
sea temperaturesea temperature+6.6°C
day lengthdaytime5.6 h
sunny hours per daysunny / overcast hours0.4 / 5.2
average monthly precipitationaverage monthly precipitation79 mm

Best time with the soft weather for the sightseeing and long walks in Reykjavik are July, August.

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Temperature in Reykjavik

In December the average daily maximum in Reykjavik is +3.6°C, and the minimum -1.5°C.

The hottest December day on record is +12°C, and the coldest -16.9°C.

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Daylight hours

There are 5.6 hours of daylight in Reykjavik in December. Out of these, on average 0.4 are sunny, which means the sun is almost never visible.

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Sea temperature

The average monthly temperature in Faxa Bay on the beaches of Reykjavik in December is +6.6°C.

The water is very cold and only suitable to bathe in shortly for the most hardy people.

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Precipitation

The amount of precipitation in Reykjavik in December is usually 79 mm, which may cause a change of plans on certain days.