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Whether you want to catch the stunning Northern Lights or travel around the Golden Circle by road, we’ve uncovered the best times to visit Iceland to suit your itinerary.
November to February for the Northern Lights, May to September for other sights.
The Northern Lights contort in the skies over Iceland between September and March, but the months of November to February are colder and have longer nights so there’s a slightly better chance of seeing them at this time. You’ll have to wrap up warm though as temperatures can dip below freezing in winter.
For exploring Iceland’s waterfalls, hiking routes, hot springs and the Golden Circle touring route, summer is the best to the visit the country. There’s a good chance of sunshine at this time of year and temperatures can reach 17°C.
Weather in Iceland is unpredictable. Winter tends to run from October to April and temperatures hover around 0°C, although this can drop to -10°C in the higher areas.
Things start warming up in May and by August the mercury can climb as high as 17°C, although 13°C is more usual. The conditions can get pretty windy, too.
Best time to visit Iceland weatherwise: June to August.
Cheapest time to visit Iceland: October and March.
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