You can see the Northern lights in Iceland as early as August, as soon as the night skies get dark enough and weather conditions are favourable. It helps if it's cool and crisp outside, and a small moon helps make them easier to spot.

You can see them as late as April, and from any corner of Iceland, anytime between dusk and dawn, and seeing the Northern lights concurrently with a sunrise or sunset is one of the most spectacular sights you'll ever see in your life. To see this spectacular phenomenon , the best time to visit Iceland to experience the northern lights are the months of September to April.