December · Iceland
Best time to visit Golden Circle in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Golden Circle in December
Average temperature -7°C, 130 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 95% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
0.9/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -7°C
- Rainfall
- 130 mm
- Humidity
- 95%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Golden Circle scores 0.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -7°C, 130 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Iceland's Golden Circle links Þingvellir rift valley, Geysir hot springs, and Gullfoss waterfall on a classic day loop from Reykjavík. Best window: the short high-summer window when daylight peaks.
December in Golden Circle — the hardest end of the year
December averages -7°C (20°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.
At 130 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 3.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 0.9/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 6.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 5.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Golden Circle in December?
- In December, Golden Circle averages -7°C, 130 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 0.9/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Golden Circle?
- December earns a 0.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Golden Circle in December?
- Expect about 130 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 95% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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