Weather on December 17 in Reykjavik
Historical weather data for December 17 in Reykjavik, Iceland
Based on 55 years of data from REYKJAVIK
About This Date
December 17th in Reykjavik, Iceland typically brings cold winter weather, with average highs around 3°C and lows near -2°C. Over 55 years of records, the warmest December 17th was in 1972 (7°C average), while the coldest was 1973 (-10°C) — a 31°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 40% of December 17th dates historically, with the wettest December 17th recording 0.93" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for December 17th in Reykjavik? Bundle up with warm layers and protect extremities from the cold. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5°C (41°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0" |
| 2024 | 1°C (34°F) | -2°C (28°F) | -- |
| 2023 | 3°C (37°F) | 0°C (32°F) | -- |
| 2022 | -3°C (27°F) | -5°C (23°F) | -- |
| 2021 | 6°C (43°F) | 4°C (39°F) | -- |
| 2020 | 6°C (42°F) | 3°C (37°F) | -- |
| 2019 | 1°C (34°F) | -2°C (29°F) | -- |
| 2018 | 7°C (45°F) | 4°C (39°F) | -- |
| 2017 | 2°C (36°F) | 0°C (32°F) | -- |
| 2016 | 8°C (47°F) | 3°C (37°F) | -- |
| 2015 | 6°C (42°F) | 1°C (33°F) | -- |
| 2014 | 2°C (35°F) | -2°C (28°F) | -- |
| 2013 | 6°C (43°F) | -2°C (28°F) | -- |
| 2012 | 1°C (33°F) | -3°C (26°F) | -- |
| 2011 | -1°C (31°F) | -7°C (19°F) | -- |
| 2010 | -1°C (30°F) | -4°C (25°F) | -- |
| 2009 | 6°C (43°F) | 0°C (32°F) | -- |
| 2008 | 1°C (33°F) | -3°C (27°F) | -- |
| 2007 | 9°C (49°F) | 3°C (37°F) | -- |
| 2006 | 1°C (33°F) | -5°C (23°F) | -- |
| 2005 | 7°C (44°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0.08" |
| 2004 | -3°C (27°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 0" |
| 2003 | 8°C (46°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 0.76" |
| 2002 | 8°C (46°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 0.3" |
| 2001 | 8°C (46°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 0" |
| 2000 | 4°C (39°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 0.05" |
| 1999 | -2°C (28°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 0" |
| 1998 | 4°C (40°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 0.2" |
| 1997 | 9°C (49°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 0.03" |
| 1996 | 1°C (33°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0" |
| 1995 | 7°C (44°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 0.3" |
| 1994 | 4°C (39°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 0.12" |
| 1993 | -4°C (25°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 0" |
| 1992 | 0°C (32°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0.01" |
| 1991 | 4°C (40°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 0.75" |
| 1990 | 2°C (36°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0.11" |
| 1989 | -3°C (27°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 0" |
| 1988 | 3°C (38°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0.02" |
| 1987 | 7°C (45°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 0.01" |
| 1986 | 4°C (39°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 0.93" |
| 1985 | 4°C (39°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 0" |
| 1984 | -1°C (30°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0.46" |
| 1983 | -2°C (29°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 0" |
| 1982 | -6°C (22°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0" |
| 1981 | -2°C (28°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0" |
| 1980 | 3°C (38°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0.43" |
| 1979 | 1°C (33°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0" |
| 1978 | 6°C (43°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 0.01" |
| 1977 | 2°C (36°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 0.15" |
| 1976 | 7°C (44°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 0.36" |
| 1975 | 4°C (39°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 0.13" |
| 1974 | 1°C (34°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0" |
| 1973 | -7°C (20°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 0" |
| 1972 | 8°C (47°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 0.47" |
| 1971 | 1°C (33°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 0.41" |