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Imagine Peace Tower

Reykjavik, Iceland

Best timeJun–Sep

Set inReykjavik, Iceland

In season~54°F high

Climate25–59°F

CurrencyISK

LanguageIcelandic

TimezoneUTC+00:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Imagine Peace Tower

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jul–Aug. Go in Jun, Sep for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightDec · 34%

WarmestJul · 59°F

WettestJan

Best windowJun–Sep

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The Imagine Peace Tower is a memorial to John Lennon from his widow, Yoko Ono, located on Viðey Island in Kollafjörður Bay near Reykjavík, Iceland. Installed in 2007, it consists of a tall tower of light, projected from a white stone monument that has the words "Imagine Peace" carved into it in 24 languages. These words, and the name of the tower, are a reference to Lennon's campaign for peace, and his 1971 song "Imagine".

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun–Sep, the 4 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Icelandic Phallological Museum

National Museum of Iceland

Hallgrímskirkja

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Imagine Peace Tower?

The best time to visit Imagine Peace Tower is June–September, in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Where is Imagine Peace Tower?

Imagine Peace Tower is in Reykjavik, Iceland.

What is Imagine Peace Tower known for?

The Imagine Peace Tower is a memorial to John Lennon from his widow, Yoko Ono, located on Viðey Island in Kollafjörður Bay near Reykjavík, Iceland. Installed in 2007, it consists of a tall tower of light, projected from a white stone monument that has the words "Imagine Peace" carved into it in 24 languages. These words, and the name of the tower, are a reference to Lennon's campaign for peace, and his 1971 song "Imagine".

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