Best time to visit

Best time to visit Iceland

Summer (June–August) brings the midnight sun and access to highland roads. Winter is dark but offers Northern Lights and lower prices.

Best monthsJune–August

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Month-by-month overview

Iceland at a glance

GreatGoodOkayAvoid

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Verdict	good	good	good	good	great	great	great	great	good	good	okay	okay
Temp (°C)	2° -3°	3° -2°	4° -1°	6° 1°	10° 4°	13° 7°	14° 9°	13° 8°	10° 5°	7° 2°	4° -1°	3° -2°
Rain (mm)	75	70	70	50	40	40	45	50	60	70	70	75
Crowds	low	low	medium	medium	medium	high	high	high	medium	low	low	low
Price	$	$	$$	$$	$$	$$$	$$$	$$$	$$	$	$	$
Notes	Northern Lights season	Northern Lights; ice caves	Days lengthening fast	—	Puffins arrive	Midnight sun; 24h daylight	Highland roads open	—	Northern Lights return	Ice cave season begins	—	~4h daylight

Festivals & events

Secret Solstice

Jun

Music festival under the midnight sun in Reykjavík.

Verslunarmannahelgi

Aug

Summer bank holiday with outdoor camping festivals across the country.

Iceland Airwaves

Nov

Reykjavík’s renowned music festival showcasing Icelandic and international acts.

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