When is the best time to see Northern Lights in Iceland?

Broadly speaking, the best time to see the northern lights in Iceland is between September and April, according to Iceland's tourism authority. While you could also see the lights in August, it may be wise to avoid that month as the nights are shorter, reducing your overall chances of catching a glimpse of this splendor in the sky.

When are the Northern Lights season in Iceland?

The best time to see the northern lights in Iceland is between September and April. While you can occasionally see them towards the end of August, the lingering sunlight makes them very faint. We’ve dedicated a whole post to the best time to see the northern lights in Iceland.

Where and when to see aurora borealis?

To see the Northern Lights you need dark skies and from early-April until late-August, the Aurora may be blazing across the Arctic firmament but it is visible only to scientific equipment, as the skies are just too light for the human eye to see the show.

When to view Northern Lights in Iceland?

When is the best time to see the Northern Lights in Iceland? The best time to see the Northern Lights is during the winter, between September and April, when dark and long nights have taken over from the bright summernights in Iceland.