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The best time to see aurora borealis in Iceland is between September and April. It’s when the nights are dark enough to see the aurora. Iceland only gets 4-5 hours of daylight in midwinter, providing endless opportunities to hunt for aurora borealis during that time.
Read our guide to the Northern Lights in Iceland. Find out what the aurora borealis are and the best places to see them, even in Reykjavik.
Iceland's Official Live Aurora Forecast: All you need to know to see the Northern Lights and make your aurora dream come true
Between September and April, the people in Iceland are treated to a magnificent natural display: the phenomenon of aurora borealis, or what we commonly call the Northern Lights. The Aurora Borealis takes its name from the Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora, and the Greek word for the north wind, Boreas.
Jul 6, 2023 · Iceland is one of the best places in the world to see the aurora borealis (also known as the northern lights). Here, at 65° N on the southern edge of the Arctic Circle, you can see auroras...
The spectacle of Aurora Borealis requires dark and partly clear skies. The map of Iceland shows forecast of cloud cover. Green areas are cloudy and white areas clear skies. Move the slider below the cloud cover map, or click directly on a day or time.
Your chances of seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland are very high, thanks to an 8-month aurora season, long hours of darkness during the winter, and low light pollution throughout most of the island.
Discover when the best time is to see the Northern Lights in Iceland with Perlan's Aurora Forecast. Get real-time updates on activity to optimize your experience.
Producing Aurora Forecasts for Iceland based on Space and Earth weather predictions, including Moonlight and Weather Warnings. Available in a variety
Where your Northern Lights adventure begins. Aurora Reykjavik is Iceland’s first and only Northern Lights Center. Whether you are here to chase the elusive aurora borealis or simply want to immerse yourself in its wonder, we are a must-visit destination.
