Northern Lights - Iceland
Aurora forecast for Iceland's volcanic landscapes. Track Northern Lights at Kirkjufell, Jökulsárlón, Þingvellir.
Upcoming Opportunities
When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.
This forecast answers the question every aurora photographer asks: "Can I actually see the aurora tonight?" Unlike simple Kp forecasts, we combine NOAA's OVATION aurora model with real-time cloud cover, visibility, and darkness data to predict true viewing conditions.
Iceland offers aurora photography with landscapes found nowhere else on Earth - volcanic craters, glacier lagoons, black sand beaches, and waterfalls all under the northern lights.
What makes Iceland special:
- Volcanic landscapes - Lava fields, geothermal areas, and dramatic geology create otherworldly compositions
- Glacier lagoon - Jökulsárlón's floating icebergs reflect aurora in ways unique to Iceland
- Iconic foregrounds - Kirkjufell, Reynisdrangar sea stacks, and Skógafoss are bucket-list shots
- Ring Road access - Most spots accessible via paved roads, making aurora chasing practical
Aurora season runs September through March. Iceland's changeable weather means cloud gaps can open anywhere - our forecast helps you identify which locations have the best chance tonight.
Location status
0 of 13 locations currently active
Kirkjufell
InactiveIceland's most photographed mountain
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (100%, ≤ 30.0%)
1 opportunity in next 10 days
Kirkjufell
InactiveIceland's most photographed mountain
Grundarfjordur, West, Iceland
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (100%, ≤ 30.0%)
1 opportunity in next 10 days
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
InactiveGlacier lagoon with icebergs reflecting northern lights
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (96%, ≤ 30.0%)
1 opportunity in next 10 days
Vík
InactiveBlack sand beach and Reynisdrangar sea stacks
Vik, South, Iceland
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (100%, ≤ 30.0%)
1 opportunity in next 10 days
Thingvellir
InactiveUNESCO site where tectonic plates meet
Laugarvatn, South, Iceland
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (100%, ≤ 30.0%)
3 opportunities in next 10 days
Skógafoss
InactiveIconic waterfall with aurora backdrop potential
Skógafoss, South, Iceland
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (100%, ≤ 30.0%)
2 opportunities in next 10 days
Mývatn
InactiveVolcanic lake region with geothermal features
Reykjahlíð, Northeast, Iceland
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (82%, ≤ 30.0%)
3 opportunities in next 10 days
Húsavík
InactiveWhale watching capital with northern exposure
Norðurþing, Northeast, Iceland
Right now: Visibility too low (1km, ≥ 8000.0m)
7 opportunities in next 10 days
Akureyri
InactiveNorthern capital with Eyjafjörður fjord views
Akureyri, Northeast, Iceland
Right now: Solar Elevation too high (6°, ≤ -8.0°)
4 opportunities in next 10 days
Snaefellsnes
InactivePeninsula with glacier, beaches and mountain backdrops
Stykkisholmur, West, Iceland
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (100%, ≤ 30.0%)
1 opportunity in next 10 days
Seydisfjordur
InactiveColorful east fjord town with mountain reflections
Seyðisfjörður, East, Iceland
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (55%, ≤ 30.0%)
3 opportunities in next 10 days
Reykjavik
InactiveCapital with Grótta lighthouse and easy dark sky access
Reykjavik, Capital Region, Iceland
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (100%, ≤ 30.0%)
1 opportunity in next 10 days
Höfn
InactiveGateway to Vatnajökull glacier and Diamond Beach
Hofn, East, Iceland
Right now: Solar Elevation too high (6°, ≤ -8.0°)
3 opportunities in next 10 days
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