WHEN TO GO
Iceland by Month
Every month in Iceland is different. Pick yours to see weather, daylight hours, F-road access, aurora chances and what to do.
January
Best aurora chances. Very short days.
AuroraIce CavesQuiet
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Last of peak ice cave season.
AuroraIce CavesBudget
Read full guide →March
Days lengthening fast. Good value.
AuroraLonger DaysShoulder
Read full guide →April
Shoulder season begins. First puffins.
Puffins ArriveWaterfallsMild
Read full guide →May
F208 opens. Midnight sun approaching.
LupinesF-Roads OpenQuiet
Read full guide →June
24-hour daylight. All F-roads open.
Midnight SunAll RoadsPeak
Read full guide →July
Peak season. Book everything ahead.
PuffinsHikingBusiest
Read full guide →August
Best hiking month. Still very busy.
HikingF-RoadsWarm
Read full guide →September
Aurora season starts. Crowds drop.
Aurora ReturnsQuieterValue
Read full guide →October
Northern lights excellent. Cold.
AuroraAutumnFewer Tourists
Read full guide →November
Ice cave season opens. Very quiet.
AuroraIce CavesQuiet
Read full guide →December
Shortest days. Christmas atmosphere.
AuroraChristmasDark
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