Weather · DecemberReykjavik weather in December
Temperature, rain, what to pack and what to know
December in Reykjavik: an average of -1°, about 4 mm of rain for the month. Roughly 3h 36m of daylight, with light from about 10:39 to 14:16. December isn't peak season in Reykjavik. The upside: quiet and cheaper. The downside: weather that needs flexibility.
Reykjavik in December
Reykjavik in December — what works
Plan a day with little time outside: short hops between indoor sights, transport instead of long walks, and plenty of warm-up stops. Winter sports where the terrain suits.
What to pack: Full winter kit — a heavy coat, layers, gloves, a hat and waterproof boots.
This month: Only about 4 hours of daylight, but peak aurora season. New Year's Eve in Reykjavík — bonfires and a huge civilian fireworks barrage.
Reykjavik in December — FAQ
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Reykjavik — flights & hotels
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Sources: Climate: Open-Meteo 1991–2020 · Daylight: astronomical calculation