Weather in December in North Iceland
Planning a getaway to North 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 North Iceland in December?
North Iceland is a region in Iceland. December in North Iceland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Eyjafjaroarsveit at -1°C to cold in Raufarhöfn at 4°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C in Raufarhöfn and -7°C in Eyjafjaroarsveit. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Raufarhöfn with an average of 85 mm to high snow/rainfall in Dalvík with 147 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 0 hours of sunshine in Akureyri. 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 North Iceland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at North Iceland's yearly weather, check out our North Iceland climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in North Iceland?
Akureyri
In December Akureyri generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Húsavík
In December Húsavík 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.
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Laugar
In December Laugar 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.
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Blönduós
In December Blönduós generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Siglufjörður
In December Siglufjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in North Iceland, in Iceland.
Is December the best time to visit North Iceland?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to North Iceland with often poor weather in Akureyri.
On average, the best time to visit North Iceland is in June, July and August with generally unpleasant weather in Akureyri.
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