December · Iceland
Best time to visit Reynisfjara in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Reynisfjara in December
Average temperature -1°C, 152 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
0.6/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -1°C
- Rainfall
- 152 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Reynisfjara scores 0.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around -1°C, 152 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Reynisfjara is Iceland’s famous black-sand beach-sneaker waves, basalt columns, and Reynisdrangar sea stacks. Best window: the short high-summer window when daylight peaks.
December in Reynisfjara — off-season conditions
December averages -1°C (30°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 152 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 4.1 hours of daylight.
It scores 0.6/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 4.2/10 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? June scores 3.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Reynisfjara in December?
- In December, Reynisfjara averages -1°C, 152 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 0.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Reynisfjara?
- December earns a 0.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Reynisfjara in December?
- Expect about 152 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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