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Iceland in December

A solid time to go

Only four hours of daylight around solstice; many rural businesses close for holidays.

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Daytime high

3°C

37°F

Overnight low

-2°C

28°F

Rainfall

79 mm

moderate

Crowd levels

medium

manageable

Prices

medium

shoulder

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 79 mm of rainfall on average. Only four hours of daylight around solstice; many rural businesses close for holidays..

Crowds are manageable in December — busy in popular areas but not overwhelming. Prices sit in the shoulder-season range — not the cheapest, but well off peak. Peak season runs June–August, for context.

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