Reykjavík weather in November (Capital Region, Iceland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Reykjavík during November? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, November in Reykjavík includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 5°C, while night temperatures can drop to -0°C.

Precipitation

Reykjavík in November usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 42 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, November may not be the ideal month to visit Reykjavík. June and July generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Reykjavík, monthly averages in November

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Water Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 124 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 79%  

Windspeed 22 km/h  

Sunshine 42 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 21%  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 8°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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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