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Visiting Iceland in Summer<\/a> has become a hugely popular holiday option for families with children, especially those keen to escape the baking heat of most conventional resorts and who want a fun-filled, action-packed adventure away from the crowds and queues.<\/p>\n

Summer is a great time to visit Iceland<\/a> when the snow and ice have long melted. The extended midnight sun period means more hours of daylight to enjoy the beauty of the rugged, wild landscapes, the numerous lagoons and swimming pools, and the magic of whale-watching tours and wildlife spotting<\/a> around the countryside.<\/p>\n

As we’re getting close to the summer break<\/a> and the team here begins to receive more enquiries about last-minute summer escapes<\/a>, we’ve put together a short guide to some of the best things to see and do, regardless of the ages of your little ones!<\/p>\n

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Top Tips on Planning Your Icelandic Summer Adventure<\/h2>\n

We\u2019ll start with a few practicalities, especially if you’ve never been able to visit Iceland before, are keen to ensure you’ve packed all the right things or want your family holiday in Iceland<\/a> to coincide with some of the best festivals, celebrations, and summer activities.<\/p>\n

During the summer, you can enjoy longer, warmer days when the temperatures and visitor numbers peak between June, July, and August. That can mean the most famous sites and landmarks in the Golden Circle<\/a>, Blue Lagoon<\/a>, and south coast are a little busier, but even peak season in Iceland is far more peaceful than in European resorts.<\/p>\n

The weather tends to be, on average, around 13 \u00b0C during the day, which is ideal for outdoor activities like cycling<\/a> and walking<\/a>. However, warmer summer days can get up to around the mid-20 \u00b0Cs, which is definitely t-shirt weather.<\/p>\n

If you’re after gentle heat, we\u2019d suggest destinations along Iceland\u2019s west coast. This region benefits from the currents of the Gulf Stream, which keep it a little warmer than the north or east.<\/p>\n

Iceland doesn\u2019t experience the torrential rain, electrical storms, or summer humidity of other locations, but a sprinkling of rain is possible. It\u2019s worth bringing rain gear and waterproof hiking boots if you love a long, meandering walk or would like to try horse riding<\/a>, and don’t want a shower to ruin your plans.<\/p>\n

Attending Family-Friendly Festivals in Iceland<\/h2>\n

Tourists flock to Iceland\u2019s festivals, particularly the summer solstice, which is an occasion of tradition, celebration, and fun. The summer solstice is normally on the 20th<\/sup> or 21st<\/sup> of June, marking the longest day of the year with parties, performances, and bonfires, where visitors of all ages are very welcome to celebrate.<\/p>\n

Some of our favourite festivals and events in the summer for families include:<\/p>\n