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Iceland in December

Workable but with caveats

~4h daylight

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Daytime high

3°C

37°F

Overnight low

-2°C

28°F

Rainfall

75 mm

moderate

Crowd levels

low

quiet

Prices

low

value window

What to expect in Iceland in December

December brings cold weather to Iceland, with daytime highs around 3°C (37°F) and overnight lows near -2°C (28°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 75 mm of rainfall on average. ~4h daylight.

December is a quiet stretch — most attractions are easy to access and you'll often have spaces to yourself. It's one of the best-value windows of the year for both flights and hotels. Peak season runs June–August, for context.

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