Best Time to Visit Iceland
Iceland, Iceland
June–August (midnight sun)
September–November (northern lights begin)
December–February (extreme cold, limited daylight)
Month-by-Month Guide
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, November
Weather in Iceland
13°C
Peak Season
June–August (midnight sun)
5°C
Shoulder Season
September–November (northern lights begin)
-2°C
Off Season
December–February (extreme cold, limited daylight)
Top Highlights in Iceland
- Northern lights
- Blue Lagoon
- Golden Circle
- Glacier hiking
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