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Iceland Weather in November

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Iceland in November.

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Reykjavík Akureyri Keflavík Vík í Mýrdal

Planning a trip to Iceland this November? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Iceland in November

Iceland offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In November, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to cold, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Eyjafjaroarsveit at 1°C (34°F) to cold in Vestmannaeyjar at 8°C (46°F). At night it cools down to 5°C (41°F) in Vestmannaeyjar and -6°C (21°F) in Eyjafjaroarsveit.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Iceland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Raufarhöfn with an average of 88 mm (3.5 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Solheimahjaleiga with 299 mm (12 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in November. Reykjavík sees roughly 42 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Iceland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Iceland - and find the best time to visit. (based on Reykjavík)

January3°C (37°F) February3°C (37°F) March4°C (39°F) April7°C (45°F) May11°C (52°F) June14°C (57°F) July16°C (61°F) This monthAugust15°C (59°F) September12°C (54°F) October8°C (46°F) November5°C (41°F) December4°C (39°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Iceland in November

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Iceland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Iceland

What is the weather like in November for some of the most popular destinations in Iceland?

Temperature range in Iceland (November)

Precipitation variation in Iceland (November)

Reykjavík

In November Reykjavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
92 hours
42 hours
20 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Reykjavík →

Akureyri

In November Akureyri generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
15 hours
0 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
127 mm (5 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Akureyri →

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 less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
92 hours
42 hours
20 hours
Monthly rainfall
129 mm (5.1 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Keflavík →

Höfn

In November Höfn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
78 hours
47 hours
17 hours
Monthly rainfall
237 mm (9.3 in)
212 mm (8.3 in)
211 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Höfn →

Selfoss

In November Selfoss generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
92 hours
42 hours
20 hours
Monthly rainfall
151 mm (5.9 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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In our records: Iceland November extremes

Notable November records observed across cities in Iceland in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest November daytime high in Iceland was -19°C (-2°F) in Ólafsfjörður on November 23, 1977.
  • From our sources, the wettest November day in Iceland brought 232 mm (9.1 in) in Ísafjörður on November 5, 1993.

Popular cities in November

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Iceland in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Reykjavík 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Akureyri 1°C (34°F) -5°C (23°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Keflavík 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Vík í Mýrdal 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 265 mm (10 in)
Ísafjörður 3°C (37°F) -2°C (28°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Húsavík 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)

Iceland weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Iceland in November?

Iceland typically experiences less favorable weather in November, part of the season. Daytime highs in Reykjavík average around 5°C (41°F), and temperatures drop to about 0°C (32°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Iceland in November?

Average temperatures in Iceland during November range from a nighttime low near 0°C (32°F) to a daytime high around 5°C (41°F) in Reykjavík.

Does Iceland get a lot of snow/rain in November?

Iceland sees substantial snow/rainfall in November. Reykjavík typically averages about 124 mm (4.9 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Iceland?

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Reykjavík, November may not be the ideal time to visit Iceland.

Generally speaking, June and July provide good weather in Reykjavík. The weather in January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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We have much more information about the climate in Iceland.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Iceland? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Iceland.

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