Weather in December 2024

Iceland weather in December 2024

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The average weather in Iceland in December

The weather in Iceland in December is very cold with temperatures between -2°C and 1°C, warm clothes are a must.

You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of December in Iceland. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.

Iceland is going to experience quite a number of days of snow during December. It’s the perfect time to build snowmen, drink hot cocoa, and have a snowball fight. Just remember to wear a warm scarf and a pair of mittens!

Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Iceland in December 2024.

If you’re planning to visit Iceland in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Iceland before you arrive.

Temperatures
1° / -2°
Rainy Days
8
Snowy Days
11
Dry Days
11
Rainfall
103
mm
Sun Hours
7.0
Hrs

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Iceland annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January 2° / -1° 10 8 13 138 mm
Awful
February 2° / -1° 10 7 12 119 mm
Awful
March 3° / -1° 10 7 14 118 mm
Awful
April 5° / 1° 11 11 8 101 mm
Awful
May 9° / 4° 9 20 3 88 mm
Awful
June 12° / 8° 7 23 0 74 mm
Bad
July 14° / 9° 7 24 0 82 mm
Ok
August 13° / 9° 8 23 0 97 mm
Bad
September 10° / 7° 11 18 1 135 mm
Bad
October 6° / 4° 11 18 2 111 mm
Awful
November 3° / 1° 10 11 9 96 mm
Awful
December 1° / -2° 8 11 11 103 mm
Awful

Weather in Iceland in December - FAQ

What is the average temperature in Iceland in December?
The average temperature in Iceland in December is -2/1° C.
What is the chance of rain in Iceland in December?
On average, there are 8 rainy days in Iceland during December.
Weather wise, is December a good time to visit Iceland?
The weather in Iceland in December is awful.
Can it snow in Iceland in December?
On average, there are 11 snowy days in Iceland in December.
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