Early winter · Weather & things to do
Vík in December
The year's rain peaks now, with about 9.9 in (251 mm) falling in Vík, alongside highs near 38°F (4°C) and lows of 32°F (0°C).
With a comfort score of 20/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 38°F (4°C)
- Avg low
- 32°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 9.9 in (251 mm)
- Humidity
- 88%
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- Daylight
- ~4 h 04 min
- Comfort score
- 20/100 · Tough
What December feels like
Highs only reach about 38°F (4°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Nights cool to an average low of 32°F (0°C).
It's a very wet month, with around 9.9 in (251 mm) of rain, so keep plans flexible and have indoor backups ready.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 76%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 14 mph (6.2 m/s) at ground level.
Daylight is short, roughly 4 h 04 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are June – August.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (December – February), which brings about 28.9 in (733 mm) in total.
- Shortest days of the year, about 4 h 04 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 23/100 in November to 20/100.
- Our Iceland Ring Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so December falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for December
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 32°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes9.9 in of rain on average
- Windproof shellaverage wind 14 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Vík in December
With 9.9 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Seljalandsfoss
60-meter waterfall with a path that loops behind the falls.
Skógafoss
Wide 60-meter waterfall with stairs to a viewing platform.
Víkurkirkja
Red-roofed hillside church overlooking Vík and the sea stacks.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 9.9 in of rain.
Halldórskaffi
Cozy cafe in the old Brydebúð merchant house with soups and cakes.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 9.9 in of rain.
Suður-Vík
Restaurant in an old house serving lamb, burgers and Asian dishes.
Why now Easy to slot in when December's rain moves in.
Nearby in December
- Jökulsárlón in December~96 mi · highs 36°F, 10.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Reykjavík in December~103 mi · highs 37°F, 6.8 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, drier
- Mývatn in December~162 mi · highs 29°F, 3.7 in rain or snow · 5°C (10°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~194 m to Vík's ~30 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Vík in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Vík?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 20/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are June – August. Expect highs of 38°F (4°C) and 9.9 in (251 mm) of rain. Our Iceland Ring Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so December is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Vík in December?
Average highs are 38°F (4°C) and average lows 32°F (0°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Vík in December?
Yes: about 9.9 in (251 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 93.2 in (2368 mm).
What should I pack for Vík in December?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 32°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (9.9 in of rain on average), windproof shell (average wind 14 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Vík in December?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.