Do the Northern Lights happen in September?

September and October September brings a fleeting autumn but the colours can be absolutely magical but best of all is that you can often see two Auroras for the price of one. September and October are usually the only months when the Northern Lights are visible at the same time as the lakes and rivers remain ice-free.



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The early fall and early spring are statistically related to periods of more solar activity, so the months of September and March are usually the best to enjoy a big display of Northern Lights. September is one of the best months to see the Northern Lights.

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Fortunately, they occur frequently. The northern lights are happening 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, said photographer Chad Blakely, owner of the northern lights tour company Lights Over Lapland. But that doesn't mean they're easy to spot; you need to be at the right place at the right time.

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Norway is often ranked as the best destination to see the Northern Lights; and so it is only appropriate that we begin this list with the Aurora Borealis capital that is Tromsø. The gateway to the Arctic Circle, Tromsø is a whimsical city surrounded by the white peaks of Northern Norway.

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However, September is as close to being the best month to travel to Iceland as it gets. Find out why! There are various reasons why I think that September is probably the best month to travel in Iceland, especially if it is your first visit to Iceland.

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The average temperature in Iceland in September is 47.3°F (8.5°C), with an average high of 50°F (11°C), and the average low is 42°F (6°C), making snowfall unlikely. If you're wondering how cold Iceland is in September, the temperature rarely goes above 59°F (15°C).

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There's no guarantee of seeing the northern lights at any time of year in Iceland, but it is certainly possible during October. Plan accordingly and cross your fingers for a clear night sky!

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Your chances of seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland are very high, thanks to an 8-month aurora season, long hours of darkness during the winter, and low light pollution throughout most of the island.

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If you want the greatest odds of spotting they Aurora we recommend that you spend at least seven nights in the country. This is because the Auroras tend to be quite active for two to three nights in a row and then activity drops for four to five nights in ongoing cycles.

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