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When is the best season to see the aurora in Iceland?

The best season to see the aurora in Iceland is 1 to March and June to September, but the best time to go to Iceland actually depends on the tourism demand. For various reasons, Iceland is a popular holiday destination all year round.

Iceland is close to the Arctic Circle, but because of the influence of warm current, it has a temperate maritime climate, which is not too cold in winter and not too hot in summer. Iceland has different scenery in different seasons. Every year 1 to March and June to September are the best tourist seasons. 1 Come to Iceland in March and enjoy hunting, skating and some thrilling games here. At this time, Iceland has been covered with ice and snow.

September-April is the aurora season in Iceland, and most of the aurora groups begin to run in September. But September to April is not all the winters in Iceland, and it can be subdivided.

April, May, September and June, 10 are called transition seasons. Sunshine and temperature are better than those in winter, so it is not easily affected by the weather.

165438+10-March is a good time to observe the aurora, and Lan Bing Cave will also be open in this season, but it is not suitable for driving because of short sunshine, low temperature and heavy snow.

To see the Northern Lights, you have to be in the dark first. Besides, you need clear skies in Wan Li-at least, you can't let thick clouds cover the sky. Otherwise, the clouds will block your view-the aurora appears at an altitude of about 80 km to 640 km, and the high clouds are only about 6 km above sea level.