Vatnajökul National Park in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Vatnajökul National Park in december 2026
The weather in Vatnajökul National Park in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 387.3cm
Weather at 6am
31°F
Partly Cloudy
24% of time
23%
22%
18%
Weather at 12pm
31°F
Clear/Sunny
27% of time
22%
21%
15%
Weather at 6pm
31°F
Clear/Sunny
28% of time
20%
19%
16%
Weather at 3am
31°F
31%
24%
17%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Vatnajökul National Park in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Vatnajökul National Park in december.
The climate of Vatnajökul National Park in december is very bad
The weather in december in Vatnajökul National Park is wet (with 9.4in of precipitation over 11 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in november there is an average of 8.1in of precipitation over 11 days.
The climate is quite cold there the month of december. Plan to cover you well! The high seasonal norm is 34°F. The minimum is 29°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Vatnajökul National Park is 31°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Vatnajökul National Park in the month of december with a maximum record of 45°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 5°F in 2021. You can expect to have about 23 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 74% of the month.
On average, in Vatnajökul National Park, the days of december last 04:15. Sunrise is at 10:56 and sunset is at 15:11.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Vatnajökul National Park in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 45°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 5°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 23 day(s) (74%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 28km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 18°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 9.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 11 day(s) (35%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.2in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 387.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.05km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 56% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 4 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 10:56 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 15:11 | ||||
| Length of day | 04:15 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Vatnajökul National Park in december 2025:
32°F to 38°F
34°F to 38°F
22°F to 31°F
27°F to 29°F
34°F to 40°F
32°F to 34°F
36°F to 40°F
34°F to 38°F
34°F to 38°F
38°F to 40°F
38°F to 40°F
40°F to 41°F
34°F to 41°F
29°F to 34°F
27°F to 31°F
25°F to 34°F
36°F to 38°F
36°F to 38°F
32°F to 36°F
38°F to 41°F
38°F to 43°F
40°F to 41°F
32°F to 43°F
41°F to 43°F
43°F to 45°F
36°F to 45°F
31°F to 32°F
36°F to 38°F
32°F to 36°F
32°F to 36°F
34°F to 40°F
Map: other cities in Iceland in december
Cities near Vatnajökul National Park:
| Svartifoss in december | very bad weather |
| Jokulsarlon in december | very bad weather |
| Fjadrargljufur Canyon in december | very bad weather |
| Hofn in december | very bad weather |
| Landmannalaugar in december | very bad weather |
| Askja in december | very bad weather |
| Vík í Mýrdal in december | very bad weather |
| Kerlingarfjöll in december | very bad weather |
| Dyrholaey in december | very bad weather |
| Thorsmork in december | very bad weather |
| Eyjafjallajökull in december | very bad weather |
| Skogafoss in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Vatnajökul National Park in december:
Weather data for Vatnajökul National Park for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Vatnajökul National Park. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Vatnajökul National Park can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Vatnajökul National Park.