Akureyri weather in December (North Iceland, Iceland)

What can you expect from the weather in Akureyri during December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Akureyri typically experiences very low temperatures and high snowfall. December falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around -0°C, while nights can cool down to about -7°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Akureyri in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days of snowfall is expected.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 0 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Akureyri. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Akureyri climate page with graphs.

 

Akureyri, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -0°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 129 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 0 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 18%  

Where to go in Iceland in December

Find out more about the weather in Iceland in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Akureyri in December?

Visitors traveling to Akureyri should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow. With a water temperature of around 4°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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