What is the best time of year to dive Silfra?

There is no best or worst time to dive Silfra.

Winter, spring and fall are best for those who like to stay out of the crowds. While we dive in small groups, some of the on-land sites we visit are popular among your run of the mill tourist and, frankly, can get a little crowded. Although, we do know some hidden gems as well.

Late spring you´ll see the vegetation come alive and the birds and the bees buzzing by with excitement.

The autumn colours of the turning leaves (yes, we have leaves!) are definitely something to behold and the weather is often calm and the air crisp.

Summer is the busiest season, and for a good reason. It´s the warmest and most lush time of the year with nature in full bloom. From a diving stand point, it makes little difference which of the three seasons you visit as the dive sites, visibility and marine life are pretty constant through out, varying more from day to day, than from season to season.

So to sum it up, every season and every weather has its advantages.

A calm and overcast winter day will be amazing with beautiful reflections in Silfra´s water surface.

A windy summer day with waves will cast sun ripples onto the Silfra bottom... a sight you will never forget. Generally in the summer there are more snorkelers & divers at Silfra, so the winters are calmer, but winter surface conditions can also be more challenging in regards to weather and cold.

However, if you would like to explore other dives sites then Silfra, then we suggest you do not book your tour in December - March. Due to road and weather conditions during the deep winter months we are unable to offer any other dive sites then Silfra during this time period.