Mývatn in December

Outside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Iceland: Darkest month, Christmas lights and fireworks; storms can close roads for days.

December is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• JuneGreatInside Mývatn's best window: Jun–Sep.
• JulyGreatInside Mývatn's best window: Jun–Sep.
• AugustGreatInside Mývatn's best window: Jun–Sep.
• SeptemberGreatInside Mývatn's best window: Jun–Sep.

• MývatnHighs around 1 °C (34 °F), lows around -5 °C (23 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 34 °F (1 °C), lows around 23 °F (-5 °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 Mývatn, 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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