Reykjavík vs Rovaniemi

Aurora forecast comparison — updated hourly

Tonight's Verdict
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Reykjavík
Peak: Sep–Mar
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☀️ Too bright — midnight sun
Kp tonight4.3
Clouds (ECMWF)100%
Aurora probability2%
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Rovaniemi
Peak: Sep–Mar
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☀️ Too bright — midnight sun
Kp tonight4.3
Clouds (ECMWF)9%
Aurora probability6%
Head-to-Head
Metric🇮🇸 Reykjavík🇫🇮 Rovaniemi
Latitude64.1°N66.5°N
Kp for overhead auroraKp 1+Kp 2+
Kp for good displayKp 2+Kp 3+
Cloud cover (ECMWF)100%9%
Cloud cover (GFS)100%100%
Dark hours
Aurora probability2%6%
Solar wind speed452 km/s452 km/s
Bz value+1.1 nT+1.1 nT
Best window tonight22h (100%)23h (0%)

Highlighted cell = better value for aurora viewing

Next 3 Nights
Night🇮🇸 Reykjavík🇫🇮 Rovaniemi
Sun, Jun 28
100%
Kp 4.3
9%
Kp 4.3
Mon, Jun 29
92%
Kp 4.7
97%
Kp 4.7
Tue, Jun 30
100%
Kp 5.0
6%
Kp 5.0
Which should I choose?

Reykjavík vs RovaniemiWhich should I choose?

Reykjavík sits closer to the auroral oval, needing only Kp 1+ for visible aurora versus Kp 2+ for Rovaniemi — meaning Reykjavík sees aurora more frequently. Tonight Rovaniemi has the clearer sky at 9% cloud cover versus 100% for the other city. Reykjavík: Iceland's capital — combine northern lights with Golden Circle tours. Rovaniemi: On the Arctic Circle — combine the northern lights with Santa's Village.

Full Forecasts
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