Weather in November in Iceland
Planning a trip to Iceland this November? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
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.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Eyjafjaroarsveit at 1°C to cold in Vestmannaeyjar at 8°C. At night it cools down to 5°C in Vestmannaeyjar and -6°C 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 to heavy snow/rainfall in Solheimahjaleiga with 299 mm.Average sunshine
Reykjavík experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 42 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysFor a more detailed look at Iceland's conditions throughout the year, check out our Iceland climate page.
Where to go in Iceland in November
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Iceland, check out our Iceland's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in November for the 5 most popular destinations in Iceland?
Reykjavík
In November Reykjavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Akureyri
In November Akureyri generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Keflavík
In November Keflavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Höfn
In November Höfn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Selfoss
In November Selfoss generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
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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