Best time for travel to Iceland?

Sarah Thompson

I want to go on holiday to Reykjavik in Iceland but am worried about the weather. When is the best (warmest) time of year in Iceland and is it generally as cold as it sounds?

ClockworkOrange

If you are wanting to go to Iceland, the Summer is the best time to go for touring and getting about.
It is a big country with a population of 240,000, most of them living in Rekjavik (not sure of spelling), it can be remote. It is an expensive place and I would recommend you join the YHA of your own country before going (this way you are entitled to Icelandic YHA accommodation when you are there) The North is bizarrely drier than the South and in the 3 weeks I toured the North it didn't rain once in August, wheras the South had rain EVERY day!

Guest

I lived there 2 years - the biggest issue is the wind; it's very breezy. Travel can be tough in the winter, and the sun is up only 4 hours a day (about 6 hours of daylight (10AM to 4 PM)). In the summer, it's breezy and chilly by southern US standards, but not too bad (45-60F) light jackets and sweaters suffice. Its daylight 24/7, with the sun actually up 21 hours a day.

icelander

Go in the winter time and see the northern lights. Check out this site if you want to do that: northern lights

poorperson1

Hello everyone.
April is right at the tail end of winter and tends to be by turns wet and snowy (although it can be nice - it's just not guaranteed) - better try late May or June if you want better weather.

If you are looking for the the best weather choose July or early August.

I would personally recommend autumn over spring - the autumn colours are gorgeous.
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james5

April is the best time to traveling Iceland.

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