June, July and August bring the warmest temperatures in the north.
Summer, and the midnight sun
The midnight sun in North Iceland runs from late May through late July. Highland F-roads are open in summer only.
Spring and the melt
April and May can still have snow at higher elevations, while valley roads are generally clear. Whale watching on Skjalfandi Bay near Husavik has a main season running from April through October.
Autumn and the first dark skies
The northern lights season runs from late August through April. September to March offers the most reliable dark skies.
Winter
Eyjafjordur has whale watching year round, with humpback whales present even through the winter months.
Comparing North Iceland tours
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Checking daylight for your dates
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