December · Iceland
Best time to visit Landmannalaugar in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Landmannalaugar in December
Average temperature -7°C, 167 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
0.3/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -7°C
- Rainfall
- 167 mm
- Humidity
- 95%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Landmannalaugar scores 0.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -7°C, 167 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Landmannalaugar paints the highlands in rhyolite ridges-hot springs, lava fields, and the Laugavegur trek start. Best window: the short high-summer window when daylight peaks.
December in Landmannalaugar: expect compromises
December averages -7°C (19°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.
At 167 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 3.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 0.3/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 7/10 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, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 6.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Landmannalaugar in December?
- In December, Landmannalaugar averages -7°C, 167 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 0.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Landmannalaugar?
- December earns a 0.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Landmannalaugar in December?
- Expect about 167 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 95% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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