Climate guide for Blue Lagoon, Iceland

Blue Lagoon in December

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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December · Iceland

Best time to visit Blue Lagoon in December Weather, crowds & prices

Weather in Blue Lagoon in December

Average temperature 0°C, 124 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).

December score

1.8/10

Ranked #11 of 12 months

Full year for Blue Lagoon
Avg temp
0°C
Rainfall
124 mm
Humidity
87%
Days with 6h+ sun
0
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$ · Budget Friendly ($)

December in Blue Lagoon scores 1.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 0°C, 124 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.

Milky geothermal waters in a black lava field, striking year-round against cool Icelandic air.

December in Blue Lagoon — the hardest end of the year

At 0°C (31°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.

124 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 3.8 hours of daylight.

That is 1.8/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 7.7/10 for the best month here.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Blue Lagoon — 5.9 points higher on the same scale.

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in Blue Lagoon in December?
In December, Blue Lagoon averages 0°C, 124 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 Blue Lagoon?
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 Blue Lagoon in December?
Expect about 124 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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