Réttir (sheep round-up)
September
Farmers herd sheep down from the highlands and visitors are often welcome to help. Wear wellies, a wool sweater and waterproof trousers.
Highs11°C (52°F)
Lows6°C (43°F)
Rainy days~15
Daylight12.5 h
CrowdsModerate
September averages for Reykjavík. Source
September is a favourite: autumn colours, fewer crowds and the return of the northern lights. Weather turns stormier. Waterproof insulated jacket and warm accessories.
☀️ By day
Fleece, a waterproof shell and boots. The first auroras appear.
🌙 Evening
A down jacket for aurora nights.
What's on in September
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
Northern lights return
From late August to September
Dark nights return and the first auroras appear. Bring a down jacket and a hat for standing out at night.
September packing essentials
Your September outfit list
- Waterproof insulated jacketShop Amazon ↗
- Fleece mid-layerShop Amazon ↗
- Thermal base layerShop Amazon ↗
- Softshell trousersShop Amazon ↗
- Waterproof hiking bootsShop Amazon ↗
- Waterproof insulated jacketShop Amazon ↗
- Fleece mid-layerShop Amazon ↗
- Thermal base layerShop Amazon ↗
- Softshell trousersShop Amazon ↗
- Waterproof hiking bootsShop Amazon ↗
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Dress code
- Layering is everything: thermal base, fleece or wool mid-layer, waterproof and windproof shell.
- Waterproof hiking boots with grip — paths are wet, icy or volcanic rock most of the year.
- Swimsuit required for lagoons and pools, and you must shower naked before entering (public pools enforce this).