December · Iceland
Best time to visit Akureyri in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Akureyri in December
Average temperature -5°C, 79 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
1.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -5°C
- Rainfall
- 79 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Akureyri scores 1.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -5°C, 79 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
At the head of Eyjafjörður, Akureyri combines whale-watching boats, mountain trails, and a botanical garden.
December in Akureyri — the hardest end of the year
December averages -5°C (22°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.
At 79 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 3.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 1.8/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 7.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 5.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Akureyri in December?
- In December, Akureyri averages -5°C, 79 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Akureyri?
- December earns a 1.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Akureyri in December?
- Expect about 79 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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