December · Iceland
Best time to visit Kirkjufell in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kirkjufell in December
Average temperature -2°C, 115 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
1.6/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -2°C
- Rainfall
- 115 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Kirkjufell scores 1.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -2°C, 115 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kirkjufell is Snæfellsnes’ iconic arrowhead peak-paired with Kirkjufellsfoss for classic Iceland photo light. Best window: the short high-summer window when daylight peaks.
December in Kirkjufell — off-season conditions
At -2°C (29°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
115 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 hours of daylight.
That is 1.6/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 7.4/10 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.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Kirkjufell — 5.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kirkjufell in December?
- In December, Kirkjufell averages -2°C, 115 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Kirkjufell?
- December earns a 1.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kirkjufell in December?
- Expect about 115 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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