Iceland weather in November
Thinking about venturing to Iceland this November and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Iceland in November?
November in Iceland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Eyjafjaroarsveit at 1°C (33°F) to cold in Vestmannaeyjar at 8°C (47°F). At night it cools down to 5°C (40°F) in Vestmannaeyjar and -6°C (22°F) in Eyjafjaroarsveit.
In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Raufarhöfn with an average of 88mm (3.5 inches) to heavy snow/rainfall in Solheimahjaleiga with 299mm (12 inches). Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 42 hours of sunshine in Reykjavík. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Iceland in November, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Iceland climate page.
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Average weather in Reykjavík
In November Reykjavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C (31°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Akureyri
In November Akureyri generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (22°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Keflavík
In November Keflavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Höfn
In November Höfn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (33°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Selfoss
In November Selfoss generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (42°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (33°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Iceland.
Is November the best time to visit Iceland?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Reykjavík, November may not be the ideal time to visit Iceland.
Generally speaking, June and July provide tolerable weather in Reykjavík. The weather in January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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