Iceland · Europe
Iceland
Waterfalls, glaciers and the northern lights.
- Best time
- Feb–Mar, Jun–Sep
- Flight time
- 3h from London · 5.5h from New York
- Language
- Icelandic (English widely spoken)
- Currency
- Icelandic króna (ISK)
- Time zone
- Atlantic/Reykjavik
About Iceland
Why we love Iceland
Iceland is raw nature at its most dramatic: thundering waterfalls, black-sand beaches, steaming geothermal lagoons and vast glaciers, all under the midnight sun in summer or the dancing northern lights in winter.
Travel with a private driver-guide along the South Coast, walk on a glacier, explore ice caves in winter and stay at remote design lodges with hot tubs facing the aurora.
Highlights not to miss
- 01
Northern lights
Hunt the aurora from September to March with an expert guide and a flexible plan.
- 02
Glacier & ice cave
Crampon across Vatnajökull and step inside a sapphire-blue ice cave in winter.
- 03
The South Coast
Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara's basalt columns and Jökulsárlón lagoon.
- 04
Geothermal spas
Soak in the Sky Lagoon or a private hot spring far from the crowds.
When to go
The best time to visit Iceland
Our travel designers recommend Feb–Mar, Jun–Sep for Iceland. Temperatures are average daytime highs; rainfall is the monthly average.
| Month | Average high (°C) | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | 90 |
| Feb | 3 | 85 |
| Mar | 3 | 85 |
| Apr | 6 | 60 |
| May | 10 | 45 |
| Jun | 12 | 50 |
| Jul | 14 | 55 |
| Aug | 13 | 65 |
| Sep | 11 | 70 |
| Oct | 7 | 90 |
| Nov | 4 | 85 |
| Dec | 2 | 90 |
Journeys
Journeys to Iceland
FAQ
Iceland, answered
From late September to March, when nights are long and dark. February and March combine good aurora chances with more daylight.