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Akureyri weather in November (North Iceland, Iceland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Akureyri in November? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In November, Akureyri tends to experience very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 1°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -5°C. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Akureyri in November usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 15 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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 and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

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

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