Climate guide for Seljalandsfoss, Iceland

Seljalandsfoss in December

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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December · Iceland

Best time to visit Seljalandsfoss in December Weather, crowds & prices

Weather in Seljalandsfoss in December

Average temperature -1°C, 180 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

1.3/10

Ranked #11 of 12 months

Full year for Seljalandsfoss
Avg temp
-1°C
Rainfall
180 mm
Humidity
87%
Days with 6h+ sun
0
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$ · Budget Friendly ($)

December in Seljalandsfoss scores 1.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -1°C, 180 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.

Seljalandsfoss drops from the Eyjafjöll cliffs with a path behind the veil-iconic south-coast waterfall drama. Best window: the short high-summer window when daylight peaks.

December in Seljalandsfoss — off-season conditions

December averages -1°C (31°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

At 180 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 hours of daylight.

It scores 1.3/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 7.3/10 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 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in Seljalandsfoss in December?
In December, Seljalandsfoss averages -1°C, 180 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.3/10.
Is December a good time to visit Seljalandsfoss?
December earns a 1.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
How much does it rain in Seljalandsfoss in December?
Expect about 180 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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