Iceland · Iceland
June
Midnight sun at its peak, all roads open, summer solstice festivals — and summer prices.
Strong option
#10 of 12 months
There are better months for Iceland — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
13°C
Low
8°C
Rain
52mm
Sun
13.1hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How June scores in Iceland
Weather
Very good
Value
Low
Crowds
Below average
Events
Excellent
Atmosphere
Excellent
What you gain in June
- ↑Midnight sun: the sun barely sets at summer solstice (Jun 21) — surreal 2am photography in full light
- ↑Secret Solstice music festival (mid-June): international acts on a glacier and inside a volcano
- ↑All highland F-roads now open: Landmannalaugar, Þórsmörk, and the interior accessible for the first time
What you sacrifice
- ↓Accommodation prices peak — budget options in Reykjavik at their most expensive of the year
- ↓Crowds building fast: Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon noticeably busy, key spots requiring advance booking
- ↓No aurora is possible — nights never get dark enough for sightings until late August at the absolute earliest
How June compares to September (best month)
| Factor | June | September ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 7 | 6 |
| Value | 2 | 6 |
| Crowds | 3 | 7 |
June in other destinations
Lisbon (23.8°C)Barcelona (25°C)Tokyo (26.8°C)Bali (30.1°C)Santorini (23.4°C)Paris (21.7°C)New York (25.1°C)Marrakech (31.3°C)Amsterdam (19.3°C)Maldives (30.8°C)Rome (26.2°C)Bangkok (32.2°C)Istanbul (24.7°C)Vienna (23.1°C)Seoul (26°C)Dubrovnik (25.1°C)Rio de Janeiro (25.3°C)Kyoto (28.4°C)Phuket (32°C)Cape Town (17.2°C)Prague (24°C)Amalfi Coast (28°C)Mexico City (24°C)Medellín (28°C)Fiji (26°C)London (21°C)Sydney (17°C)Tulum (32°C)Dubai (40°C)Singapore (32°C)Hoi An (34°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Iceland, not across destinations. Methodology →