is the aurora visible?

Reykjavík tonight: Unlikely

Clouds are the problem

3.6/10

Tonight, hour by hour (local time)

  1. 18:00Kp 6
  2. 21:00Kp 6
  3. 00:00Kp 6
  4. 03:00Kp 5
  • Dark skyDark sky: 100%
    How dark the sky gets at the best moment tonight — the sun must sit well below the horizon. Midnight sun drags this to zero, polar night keeps it at 100%.
  • Solar activitySolar activity: 100%
    Forecast geomagnetic activity (Kp) measured against what this location needs for overhead aurora. Full bar means the oval should reach you.
  • Clear skyClear sky: 36% — tonight’s weak spot
    How much sky the clouds leave open. Low cloud blocks the view completely; thin, high cirrus only softens it.
  • MoonlightMoonlight: 100%
    A bright moon above the horizon washes out faint detail. It dims a display, but never hides a strong one.

Forecast assembled 16:18 UTC. Refreshes every 30 minutes.

The next seven nights

  1. Tonight3.6 
  2. Sun 11 Oct4.0 
  3. Mon 12 Oct3.0rough estimate
  4. Tue 13 Oct7.5rough estimate
  5. Wed 14 Oct2.6rough estimate
  6. Thu 15 Oct5.7rough estimate
  7. Fri 16 Oct0.6rough estimate

The first three nights use NOAA's detailed Kp forecast. Beyond that, scores lean on the rougher 27-day outlook — treat them as a tendency, not a promise. Planning further ahead? See the best time of year for Reykjavík.

Conditions right now

7°CAir temperature
13 km/hWind
100%Cloud cover now

Aurora over the land of fire and ice

Reykjavík sits just south of the auroral oval, so displays need a touch more geomagnetic activity than in Arctic Norway — but Iceland rewards you with volcanic foregrounds and easy self-drive escapes from city light.

Where to watch from

Check the sky yourself

Live cameras near Reykjavík:

Common questions

Can I see the northern lights from Reykjavík itself?

Yes, on active nights (Kp 3+) — head to Grótta or a dark park. For moderate activity you will want to drive 30-45 minutes out of the city glow.

What months work best in Iceland?

Late August to mid-April. September and March statistically combine dark skies with milder weather and the equinox activity peak.

Why do forecasts here change so fast?

Iceland sits in the North Atlantic storm track — cloud systems move through quickly, which is also why a flexible self-drive hunt often beats a fixed-location wait.