Europe
Best time to visit Iceland
By region
When to visit Iceland
June–August for the highlands, hiking and midnight sun; September–March for northern lights. Winter storms and road closures limit travel outside Reykjavík.
Best months across Iceland
Average daily high in °C; ★ marks the best months for each place.
Weather & best time by place
Sources
- NASA POWER climatology
- US State Department travel advisory
- Directorate of Immigration: visa services moved, long-term visa repealed (May 2026)
- Ísland.is: short-term residence permit
- EU Entry/Exit System (EES)
- Speedtest Global Index, Aug 2026
- Hopp Taxi
- Safetravel
- World Bank open data
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