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Capital Region Weather in November

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

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Reykjavík Kópavogur Hafnarfjördur Mosfellsbær

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

What to Expect in Capital Region in November

Capital Region, Iceland is a region in Iceland. November in Capital Region generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) in Reykjavík.

To explore the conditions in Capital Region, Iceland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

November is a rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 124 mm (4.9 in) in Reykjavík.

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Reykjavík receives around 42 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

Explore Capital Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Capital Region — 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) This monthJuly16°C (61°F) August15°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 Capital Region in November

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

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 Capital Region

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

Temperature range in Capital Region (November)

Precipitation variation in Capital Region (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 poor 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
poor
poor
poor
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Kópavogur

In November Kópavogur 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 poor 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
123 mm (4.8 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kópavogur →

Hafnarfjördur

In November Hafnarfjördur 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 poor 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
123 mm (4.8 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hafnarfjördur →

Mosfellsbær

In November Mosfellsbær generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
92 hours
42 hours
20 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
126 mm (5 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Garðabær

In November Garðabær 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 poor 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 snow/rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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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 Capital Region in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Reykjavík 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Kópavogur 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Hafnarfjördur 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Mosfellsbær 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Garðabær 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Álftanes 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)

Capital Region weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Capital Region, Iceland in November?

Capital Region, Iceland typically experiences poor 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 Capital Region, Iceland in November?

Reykjavík averages a daytime maximum of 5°C (41°F) in November, with overnight lows close to 0°C (32°F).

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

Capital Region, 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 Capital Region, Iceland?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Reykjavík, November may not be the ideal time to visit Capital Region, Iceland.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly 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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