Europe · December
Best time to visit Iceland in December 🇮🇸
December in Iceland is great time to visit. a great time — solid weather and most experiences open, often with fewer crowds than the absolute peak.
Iceland year at a glance
The absolute peak months for Iceland are May, June, July, August, September, October. December is a solid shoulder choice if you want fewer crowds.
What Iceland is like in December
Jun–Aug for midnight sun, hiking, ring road in full access. Sep–Mar for aurora. Apr–May & Sep are sweet shoulder months.
Insider tip
Don't try the F-roads / highlands outside Jun–early Sep — they're closed.
Other countries also at their peak in December
Thailand in December
A tale of two coasts and three seasons.
Philippines in December
7,000 islands, one dry season.
Cambodia in December
Cool & dry for Angkor.
Laos in December
Mekong country, cool dry winters.
UAE in December
Desert winters are magical; summers brutal.
Switzerland in December
Two seasons, both spectacular.