Northern Lights - Iceland
Aurora forecast for Iceland's volcanic landscapes. Track Northern Lights at Kirkjufell, Jökulsárlón, Þingvellir.
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 (71%, ≤ 30.0%)
Kirkjufell
InactiveIceland's most photographed mountain
Grundarfjordur, West, Iceland
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
InactiveGlacier lagoon with icebergs reflecting northern lights
Right now: Solar Elevation too high (-2°, ≤ -8.0°)
1 opportunity in next 10 days
Vík
InactiveBlack sand beach and Reynisdrangar sea stacks
Vik, South, Iceland
Right now: Solar Elevation too high (-1°, ≤ -8.0°)
Thingvellir
InactiveUNESCO site where tectonic plates meet
Laugarvatn, South, Iceland
Right now: Solar Elevation too high (-0°, ≤ -8.0°)
Skógafoss
InactiveIconic waterfall with aurora backdrop potential
Skógafoss, South, Iceland
Right now: Solar Elevation too high (-1°, ≤ -8.0°)
Mývatn
InactiveVolcanic lake region with geothermal features
Reykjahlíð, Northeast, Iceland
Right now: Visibility too low (7km, ≥ 8000.0m)
Húsavík
InactiveWhale watching capital with northern exposure
Norðurþing, Northeast, Iceland
Right now: Visibility too low (121.0, ≥ 8000.0m)
Akureyri
InactiveNorthern capital with Eyjafjörður fjord views
Akureyri, Northeast, Iceland
Right now: Visibility too low (7km, ≥ 8000.0m)
Snaefellsnes
InactivePeninsula with glacier, beaches and mountain backdrops
Stykkisholmur, West, Iceland
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (70%, ≤ 30.0%)
Seydisfjordur
InactiveColorful east fjord town with mountain reflections
Seyðisfjörður, East, Iceland
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (54%, ≤ 30.0%)
Reykjavik
InactiveCapital with Grótta lighthouse and easy dark sky access
Reykjavik, Capital Region, Iceland
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (62%, ≤ 30.0%)
Höfn
InactiveGateway to Vatnajökull glacier and Diamond Beach
Hofn, East, Iceland
Right now: Solar Elevation too high (-3°, ≤ -8.0°)
1 opportunity in next 10 days
Upcoming Opportunities
When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.
What's blocking opportunities
72-hour view of conditions preventing matches across 13 locations
Get Notified of Opportunities
Create your own custom alerts for this location and more.
Create Free Account