Reykjanesbær in December

3.3out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around 4°C. Very wet: about 18 rainy days.

4°CAvg high
1°CAvg low
18Rainy days (128 mm)
3:43 hDaylight
11:35Sunrise · 15:18 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 4°C
  • Very wet: about 18 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±5.0 days)

What to wear and pack

  • Winter coat, hat and scarf
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in December varies a lot between years (±5.0 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

3° 0° J 3° 0° F 4° 0° M 6° 2° A 8° 5° M 11° 8° J 12° 10° J 12° 9° A 10° 7° S 7° 4° O 5° 2° N 4° 1° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 3°C0°C125 mm 19– – 3.2
February 3°C0°C124 mm 18– – 3.3
March 4°C0°C113 mm 17– – 3.5
April 6°C2°C91 mm 15– – 4.3
May 8°C5°C79 mm 14– – 5.0
June 11°C8°C67 mm 13– – 5.5
July 12°C10°C74 mm 13– – 5.9
August 12°C9°C97 mm 14– – 5.5
September 10°C7°C134 mm 17– – 4.6
October 7°C4°C119 mm 15– – 4.5
November 5°C2°C124 mm 17– – 3.8
December 4°C1°C128 mm 18– – 3.3

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Reykjanesbær in December?

Daytime highs average 4°C and nights about 1°C.

When is the best time to visit Reykjanesbær?

The best months are July, June, August.