SeasonMapIceland in December
December is Iceland's weakest month (rank 12 of 12): its 4 destinations average 26/100, led by Reykjavík at 33 — -3°C and 16 rainy days — while Vík trails at 15 with 279 mm of rain.
#12 of 12 months for Iceland · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Iceland in December
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reykjavík | City | -3°C | 110 mm · 16 days | 33 tier F | — |
| 2 | Akureyri | City | -1°C | 126 mm · 19 days | 28 tier F | — |
| 3 | Húsavík | City | -5°C | 92 mm · 17 days | 28 tier F | — |
| 4 | Vík | Beach | -2°C | 279 mm · 20 days | 15 tier F | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means December is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Iceland in December
- Aurora season · Reykjavík and 3 more places · 1 Sep – 31 Mar (usually)
- The Yule Lads · Reykjavík · 12–24 Dec
- New Year's Eve fireworks · Reykjavík · 31 Dec – 1 Jan
- Christmas market and New Year fire · Akureyri · 1 Dec – 1 Jan
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 1 of Iceland's 3 well-known places this month.