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Weather in Capital Region for December 2026

Your guide to Capital Region weather in December - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Capital Region typically experiences moderate snowfall in December, with an average of 9 snowy days.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Capital Region at the beginning of December is 1.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of -0.4 °C by the end of December.

    • More

  • Is December a good time to visit Capital Region? check out the best time to travel to Capital Region page.

Average dry days
15
Dry days
Average rainy days
7
Rainy days
Average snowy days
9
Snow days
Average temperatures
1°/-2°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
30 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
76 %
Avg humidity

Capital Region Weather December

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November
January
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Light snow
1°
2
Light snow
3°
3
Light snow
2°
4
Light snow
0°
5
Moderate or heavy rain shower
3°
6
Sunny
1°
7
Overcast
1°
8
Light rain
2°
9
Light snow
3°
10
Sunny
1°
11
Light rain
3°
12
Light rain
3°
13
Light rain
2°
14
Light rain
2°
15
Light rain
2°
16
Light snow
2°
17
Light snow
2°
18
Patchy rain possible
2°
19
Light rain
2°
20
Patchy rain possible
3°
21
Overcast
2°
22
Patchy rain possible
0°
23
Light snow
0°
24
Moderate or heavy rain shower
2°
25
Light rain
1°
26
Light freezing rain
1°
27
Light snow
0°
28
Light snow
-1°
29
Light snow
-2°
30
Light snow
-2°
31
Light snow
-1°

What’s the Weather Like in Capital Region This December?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Capital Region’s cities this December.
Moderate snowReykjavík1 °C / -2 °CModerate snowKópavogur1 °C / -2 °CMore Locations

Temperatures trend during December in Capital Region

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

December weather in Capital Region day by day

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November January
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Dec. Light snow
Light snow
 1° /-2° 3.9 mm 0.9 cm
2 Dec. Light snow
Light snow
 3° /-2° 8.7 mm 1.3 cm
3 Dec. Light snow
Light snow
 2° /-2° 4 mm 2.3 cm
4 Dec. Light snow
Light snow
 0° /-1° 2.7 mm 1.9 cm
5 Dec. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 3° /-1° 6.6 mm 1.2 cm
6 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 1° /-2° 0.9 mm 0 cm
7 Dec. Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
8 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 2° /-1° 3.8 mm 0 cm
9 Dec. Light snow
Light snow
 3° /0° 5.3 mm 0.7 cm
10 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 1° /-1° 0.3 mm 0 cm
11 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 3° /0° 4.3 mm 0.2 cm
12 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 3° /1° 5.1 mm 0.1 cm
13 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 2° /0° 6.6 mm 0.7 cm
14 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 2° /-1° 5.5 mm 0.5 cm
15 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 2° /-1° 3.8 mm 0.5 cm
16 Dec. Light snow
Light snow
 2° /-1° 5.3 mm 1.5 cm
17 Dec. Light snow
Light snow
 2° /0° 7.3 mm 2.4 cm
18 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 2° /-2° 1.4 mm 0.7 cm
19 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 2° /-1° 2.6 mm 0.6 cm
20 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 3° /-1° 1.7 mm 0.2 cm
21 Dec. Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-1° 0.4 mm 0.1 cm
22 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 0° /-4° 1.9 mm 0.2 cm
23 Dec. Light snow
Light snow
 0° /-3° 5 mm 0.4 cm
24 Dec. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 2° /-2° 9.7 mm 1 cm
25 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 1° /-2° 4.1 mm 0 cm
26 Dec. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 1° /-4° 7.6 mm 2.8 cm
27 Dec. Light snow
Light snow
 0° /-3° 3.5 mm 1.6 cm
28 Dec. Light snow
Light snow
 -1° /-4° 1.1 mm 0 cm
29 Dec. Light snow
Light snow
 -2° /-6° 1.2 mm 0.6 cm
30 Dec. Light snow
Light snow
 -2° /-5° 2.1 mm 1.5 cm
31 Dec. Light snow
Light snow
 -1° /-4° 1.6 mm 0.7 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Capital Region in December is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Capital Region forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Capital Region in December - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Capital Region during December?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 1° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Capital Region during December?
Significant rainfall exceeding 117.7 mm is expected in Capital Region during December, occurring over more than 7 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Capital Region in December 2026?
Capital Region experiences an average snowfall of 24.5 cm during December, occurring over 9 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Capital Region during December?
The average wind speed in Capital Region during December is 30 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Capital Region snow forecast December 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Capital Region’s snowy potential this December ❄️
On average, Capital Region sees 9 snowy days during December, with approximately 24.5 cm of total snowfall.

December rainfall patterns in Capital Region

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Capital Regions December weather 💧
Typically, Capital Region has 7 rainy days in December with a total of 117.7 mm of rainfall.
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