Akureyri Aurora Forecast
Iceland • 65.69°N, 18.13°W
Real-time aurora probability and cloud forecast for Akureyri, Iceland
September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April
Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)
Atlantic/Reykjavik
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Akureyri Aurora Viewing Guide
Akureyri is the capital of North Iceland, offering a quieter aurora experience than Reykjavik. Goðafoss waterfall, Lake Mývatn's geothermal wonders, and less tourist traffic make it appealing for aurora hunters.
Best Time to Visit
September to April is aurora season. North Iceland can have different weather than the south - sometimes clearer when Reykjavik is cloudy.
Weather Conditions
Slightly colder than Reykjavik with temperatures from -5°C to 0°C. More continental climate means potentially clearer skies but colder conditions.
Viewing Tips
- Goðafoss waterfall makes a spectacular aurora foreground
- The geothermal areas around Mývatn offer unique aurora compositions
- North Iceland often has different weather than the south - consider flying
Recommended Viewing Spots
Goðafoss Waterfall
The 'Waterfall of the Gods' is dramatic in any season. Aurora dancing over the frozen or flowing falls is unforgettable.
65.6833°N, 17.5500°W
View on Map →Lake Mývatn
Geothermal area with unique pseudocraters, lava formations, and the Mývatn Nature Baths. Steam adds atmosphere to aurora photos.
65.6000°N, 17.0000°W
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Data provided by NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center and Open-Meteo