The best time to visit Iceland

Between June and August is the best time to visit Iceland (the summer season). Long days of sunlight, known as the midnight sun, and warmer temperatures are common throughout the country. Winter is an excellent season to visit Iceland for the Northern Lights, but expect lower temperatures.

Iceland is certainly a year-round vacation, as the landscapes change dramatically from summer to winter. Want to be out and about in the countryside while still getting plenty of light to observe wildlife and waterfalls? The spring and summer months are likely to be superb. Do you want to relax in the geothermal baths and watch the Northern Lights in all their glory? Then the cooler months, with their longer evenings, are perhaps the best choice.

If verdant landscapes and sunny days are your style, spring and summer are regarded the greatest and most suitable periods to visit Iceland. Early spring brings milder weather, while summer brings long days and short nights. July and August are the hottest months of the summer season, as well as the busiest for travelers. Keep in mind, though, that daylight hours throughout the summer are extremely lengthy. The sun sets for around three hours in the middle of summer, although there is light in the sky for the entire 24-hour period.