Akureyri weather in November (North Iceland, Iceland)

What can you expect from the weather in Akureyri during November? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In November, Akureyri generally has very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 1°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -5°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Akureyri in November usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 15 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, November may not be the ideal month to visit Akureyri. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Akureyri climate page with graphs.

 

Akureyri, monthly averages in November

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 127 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 80%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 15 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 7%  

Where to go in Iceland in November

Find out more about the weather in Iceland in November and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Akureyri in November?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 5°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in November.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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