December Rainfall and Precipitation in Iceland
Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Iceland in December.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Regions in Iceland
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Popular cities in Iceland
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- Akranes
- Akureyri
- Blue Lagoon
- Blönduós
- Borgarnes
- Búrfell
- Búðardalur
- Dalvík
- Drangsnes
- Egilsstadir
- Eiðar
- Eyjafjaroarsveit
- Flateyri
- Fludir
- Garðabær
- Grindavík
- Grundarfjordur
- Grímsey
- Hafnarfjördur
- Haukadalur
- Hella
- Hvammstangi
- Hveragerði
- Hvolsvöllur
- Höfn
- Húsavík
- Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon
- Keflavík
- Kirkjubæjarklaustur
- Kópavogur
- Laugar
- Laugarvatn
- Mjóifjörður
- Mosfellsbær
- Patreksfjörður
- Reykholt
- Reykjahlíð
- Reykjavík
- Sauðárkrókur
- Selfoss
- Seyðisfjörður
- Siglufjörður
- Skogar
- Stykkishólmur
- Stöðvarfjörður
- Varmahlid
- Vestmannaeyjar
- Vogar
- Vopnafjörður
- Vík
- Ísafjörður
- Ólafsfjörður
Iceland precipitation in December: frequently asked questions
How much snow/rainfall does Iceland receive in December?
In December, Reykjavík typically experiences high snow/rainfall, averaging about 138 mm (5.4 in). This translates to a mix of wet and dry days throughout the month.
How many days does it rain in Iceland in December?
Reykjavík sees roughly 19 days rainy days during December.
Is December part of the rainy season in Iceland?
December is generally a drier month for Iceland, falling outside the main rainy season.
What is the wettest city in December in Iceland?
Solheimahjaleiga is the wettest city in Iceland in December according to our database, with average snow/rainfall of around 336 mm (13 in).
What is the driest city in December in Iceland?
The driest place is Raufarhöfn with an average snow/rainfall of 85 mm (3.3 in) according to our data.
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