The best time to visit Iceland is very dependent on what you want to see and do.
Our natural beauty is equally stunning under the midnight sun or a blanket of snow (so good, you should come back twice!).
No matter the weather, our swimming pools, natural hot springs, and the new generation of design-led geothermal baths like the Blue Lagoon are popular. All of the geothermal activity provides us with hot water to bath in whenever we choose (and keeps our buildings toasty warm when the temperature drops).
Don't be afraid to visit Iceland in the winter. Long evenings and northern lights, as well as traditional Christmas and New Year celebrations, have a lot to offer. You might want to attend one of Iceland's distinctive festivals, such as orrablót, when the local cuisine displays its strange side.

Iceland's winter weather might be challenging at times, but temperatures rarely drop below 0°C (32°F) as they do in many regions of Europe and North America. In the winter, there are fewer daylight hours for sightseeing (particularly in December and January, when there are only 4 to 7 hours of light), but the dark skies provide a better possibility of seeing aurora.
Springtime gives nature a boost, as snow transforms to green across the country. Temperatures range from freezing in March (an average of 0.3°C / 33°F) to pleasant in May (an average of 6.3°C / 43°F). The rising brightness is visible as the months go, from 10 hours of daylight in early March to 20 hours in late May.

Easter occurs in the spring, and the start of Lent brings certain food-related festivities. Nature soon follows with some of our favourite seasonal visitors.