East Iceland weather in December

Planning a getaway to East Iceland this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in East Iceland in December?

East Iceland is a region in Iceland. December in East Iceland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Hallormsstaður at -0°C to cold in Höfn at 4°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Höfn and -7°C in Hallormsstaður. In many areas in Iceland, December brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Vopnafjörður with an average of 138 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Hali with 266 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 17 hours of sunshine in Höfn. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For a closer look at December's conditions in East Iceland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at East Iceland's yearly weather, check out our East Iceland climate page.

Where to go in East Iceland in December

Find the average weather conditions in December for the most popular destinations in East Iceland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in East Iceland

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in East Iceland?

Average weather in Höfn

In December Höfn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Höfn
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
5°C 
1°C 
47 hours 
212 mm 
14 days 
poor 
4°C 
-1°C 
17 hours 
211 mm 
16 days 
poor 
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4°C 
-1°C 
25 hours 
215 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Höfn

Average weather in Egilsstadir

In December Egilsstadir generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Egilsstadir
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
2°C 
-5°C 
147 mm 
16 days 
poor 
0°C 
-7°C 
148 mm 
16 days 
poor 
January   >> January
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1°C 
-6°C 
158 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Egilsstadir

Average weather in Seyðisfjörður

In December Seyðisfjörður generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Seyðisfjörður
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
3°C 
-4°C 
149 mm 
17 days 
poor 
1°C 
-6°C 
148 mm 
18 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
2°C 
-5°C 
159 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Seyðisfjörður

Average weather in Vopnafjörður

In December Vopnafjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Vopnafjörður
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
3°C 
-2°C 
139 mm 
17 days 
poor 
2°C 
-4°C 
138 mm 
18 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
2°C 
-3°C 
137 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Vopnafjörður

Average weather in Skálafell

In December Skálafell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Skálafell
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
4°C 
-2°C 
47 hours 
224 mm 
15 days 
poor 
2°C 
-4°C 
17 hours 
233 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
2°C 
-4°C 
25 hours 
235 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Skálafell

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in East Iceland, in Iceland.

Is December the best time to visit East Iceland?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit East Iceland due to the typically poor weather in Höfn.

Generally speaking, provide poor weather in Höfn.

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