Cool
Average highs are around 2°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Höfn, Iceland in December
Weather score12Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 2°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 145mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
2°C
Rain
145mm
Sun
0.3h
Sea
7°C
Weather score
12
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 145mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 7°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Höfn, Iceland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December2°C average high
December has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December145mm average rain
December sits near Höfn's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsApril to August and November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December0.3 hours average sun
December is one of Höfn's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December7°C average sea
December is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 10°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December12 weather score
December scores below Höfn's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsApril to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.