Akureyri in December

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (short daylight, snow, some services closed).

December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• FebruaryGreatInside Akureyri's best window: Jun–Sep (midnight sun, all roads open); Feb–Mar and Sep–Oct for northern lights.
• MarchGreatInside Akureyri's best window: Jun–Sep (midnight sun, all roads open); Feb–Mar and Sep–Oct for northern lights.
• JuneGreatInside Akureyri's best window: Jun–Sep (midnight sun, all roads open); Feb–Mar and Sep–Oct for northern lights.
• JulyGreatInside Akureyri's best window: Jun–Sep (midnight sun, all roads open); Feb–Mar and Sep–Oct for northern lights.

• AkureyriHighs around 3 °C (37 °F), lows around -4 °C (25 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 37 °F (3 °C), lows around 25 °F (-4 °C), rain on about 13 days
• North and east, Iceland · Akureyri, Mývatn, Húsavík, East Fjordscool

  Colder, drier and often sunnier than the south; more snow in winter, warmer summer days.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Christmas and New Year big impact

  24–26 Dec, 31 Dec – 1 Jan · Iceland

  Shops and restaurants close from mid-afternoon on the 24th and 31st; huge private fireworks on New Year's Eve.

Crowds · Iceland overall

Medium

Prices · Iceland overall

High

Iceland overall: Darkest month, Christmas lights and fireworks; storms can close roads for days.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Akureyri, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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