Iceland In Winter?

Why Travel to Reykjavik, Iceland In Winter?

The City

Rekjavik is the capital city of Iceland, located on the southern shore of beautiful Faxa Bay. With a population of 120,000, it is the center of Iceland’s cultural, economic and governmental activity and one of the cleanest, greenest, and safest cities in the world.

The Winter Charm

Even with its northern latitude, temperatures rarely drop below -15C during the winter months. The Icelandic coastal weather in winter is moderated by the North Atlantic Current, itself an extension of the Gulf Steam.

While there’s not a lot of daylight hours for exploring in winter (especially in December and January, with 4 to 7 hours of light), the clear, dark skies provide the perfect backdrop to see the northern lights.

If you enjoy long nights and northern lights, the arrival of the new year is a particular time of celebration for the people of Reykjavik who annually light up the city with firework displays.

Icelanders tend to go out late. With over 100 different bars and clubs in the city, Laugavegur main street in downtown is famous for its weekend nightlife, where locals arrive after midnight and enjoy the festivities till 4:30am.

Reykjavik’s geothermal baths, like the Blue Lagoon, are popular in any kind of weather. All that geothermal activity gives hot water to soak in any time, keeping everyone toasty warm when the temperature drops.