December verdict

Akureyri, Iceland in December

Weather score16Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around -1°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 67mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

-1°C

Rain

67mm

Sun

0.1h

Sea

5°C

Weather score

16

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around -1°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 67mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 0.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 5°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Akureyri, Iceland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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December-1°C average high

December has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.

Warmest monthsJune to August

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

December67mm average rain

December is wetter than Akureyri's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsFebruary to August

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

December0.1 hours average sun

December is one of Akureyri's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsMay to July

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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December5°C average sea

December is below Akureyri's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 9°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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December16 weather score

December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsApril to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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