Month guide · Out of season up north
Can you see the northern lights in July?
Still the midnight sun — no northern viewing.
The northern lights in July
Like June, July sits under the midnight sun across the aurora belt. The lights are out there, but the sky is far too bright to see them anywhere in the north worth travelling to. Save the northern trip for autumn.
What about the southern lights?
Peak season continues in the south — July is one of the best months of the year for aurora australis. The aurora is the same phenomenon in both hemispheres — see where the aurora reaches for the full north-and-south picture.
Best for
Aurora australis from Tasmania, southern New Zealand and Patagonia. For the day-by-day odds anywhere on Earth, use the live forecast; for the bigger seasonal picture, see the best time to see the northern lights.
Plan the trip
Tours, stays and wheels
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Aurora chasing tours
Guided minibus & boat tours worldwide that drive you to the clearest, darkest skies on the night.
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Glass igloos & aurora cabins
Heated glass-roof rooms across Lapland, Iceland and the Arctic — watch the lights from bed.
Find stays - Discover Cars
Rent a car to chase clear skies
Self-drive away from town glow to the dark-sky spots. Compare every local supplier in one place.
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Cover the trip
Aurora trips are remote, cold and weather-dependent — travel medical cover from a few dollars a day.
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