Northern lights forecast

Discover when and where to see the northern lights with a 3-day forecast for your location in Norway – or be inspired by our top aurora destinations.
Map of Norway with pins for destination that are shown in the carousel connected to the map

Northern lights by month

The northern lights appear during the dark winter months, with the strongest activity typically in September/October and March/April. While these months often have high activity, the aurora can be strong at any time, depending on clear skies and solar conditions. In summer, the midnight sun makes it impossible to see them.

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Visible (when the skies are dark and clear)
Not Visible (due to constant daylight)
Dog sledding in the winter landscape on Kvaløya

Northern Norway in winter

Northern Norway is one of Europe´s most unique and best winter holiday destinations. See the magical northern lights, enjoy snowy landscapes, charming fairy-tale villages and go on a whale safari.