Reykjavík vs Rovaniemi
Aurora forecast comparison — updated hourly
Tonight's Verdict
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Reykjavík
Peak: Sep–Mar
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🚫 Not tonight — too cloudy
Kp tonight3.0
Clouds (ECMWF)71%
Aurora probability13%
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Rovaniemi
Peak: Sep–Mar
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Maybe
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⚠️ Maybe — clouds are the issue
Kp tonight3.0
Clouds (ECMWF)56%
Aurora probability11%
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Highlighted cell = better value for aurora viewing
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Which should I choose?
Reykjavík vs Rovaniemi — Which 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 56% cloud cover versus 71% 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.