Swimming in Raufarhöfn in december 2024: Average sea temperature in december and tide times in december 2024

Average sea temperature in Raufarhöfn in december 2024.

In december, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Raufarhöfn is:

Minimum: 37°F

Average: 40°F

Maximum: 43°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in december:

  • Outside temperature: 31°F to 35°F
  • Most common weather: "Snow showers"
  • The wind blows at -3.7mph
  • It rains a total of 5.8in, over 9 day(s).

Should we swim in Raufarhöfn in december?

No... The water temperature in Raufarhöfn in december is freezing

You won't be able to swim in Raufarhöfn in december! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 37°F (and only 43°F at best)! Our advice: if you are going to Raufarhöfn this month, plan to sightsee and forget the beach!

Note also that in december, the climate is very bad with an average outside temperature of 33°F, 5.8in of precipitation (over 9 days) and 83.95 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Raufarhöfn in december

December
Average sea temperature 40°F
Minimum sea temperature 37°F
Maximum sea temperature 43°F
Average outside temperature 34°F
Maximum outside temperature 36°F
Minimum outside temperature 32°F
Wind speed 24.2mph
Wind temperature 22°F
Precipitation 5.8in
Number of days of rain 9 jour(s)
(27%)
Humidity 84%
Visibility in kilometers 6.46km
Cloud cover 74%
Our opinion freezing swimming

Chart of the tides in december 2024

Tide times in december 2024 in Raufarhöfn

Swim elsewhere in Iceland in december

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Reykjavík in december45°F46°Ffreezing swimming
Akureyri in december41°F44°Ffreezing swimming
Borgarnes in december44°F45°Ffreezing swimming
Djúpavík in december43°F47°Ffreezing swimming
Grindavík in december45°F47°Ffreezing swimming
Hofn in december45°F47°Ffreezing swimming
Ísafjörður in december43°F47°Ffreezing swimming
Ólafsvík in december41°F44°Ffreezing swimming
Patreksfjörður in december43°F47°Ffreezing swimming
Siglufjördur in december40°F43°Ffreezing swimming
Snaefellsnes in december41°F44°Ffreezing swimming
Vík í Mýrdal in december47°F47°Ffreezing swimming
Jokulsarlon in december45°F47°Ffreezing swimming

Swim in Iceland in december: sea temperature by city

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