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East Iceland Weather in November

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

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Höfn Egilsstadir Seyðisfjörður Vopnafjörður

Are you planning a trip a to East Iceland, Iceland in November and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in East Iceland in November

East Iceland, Iceland is a region in Iceland. November in East Iceland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Hallormsstaður at 1°C (34°F) to cold in Höfn at 5°C (41°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Höfn and -6°C (21°F) in Hallormsstaður.

For a closer look at conditions across East Iceland, Iceland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Eiðar with an average of 139 mm (5.5 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Hali with 256 mm (10 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during November. Höfn experiences about 47 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore East Iceland by month

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

January4°C (39°F) February4°C (39°F) March4°C (39°F) April5°C (41°F) May8°C (46°F) June10°C (50°F) This monthJuly12°C (54°F) August12°C (54°F) September10°C (50°F) October7°C (45°F) November5°C (41°F) December4°C (39°F)
Best Time to Visit East Iceland →

Best Places to Visit in East Iceland in November

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

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

Temperature range in East Iceland (November)

Precipitation variation in East Iceland (November)

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 poor 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
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Höfn →

Egilsstadir

In November Egilsstadir generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
155 mm (6.1 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Egilsstadir →

Seyðisfjörður

In November Seyðisfjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
157 mm (6.2 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Seyðisfjörður →

Vopnafjörður

In November Vopnafjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
158 mm (6.2 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vopnafjörður →

Skálafell

In November Skálafell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
78 hours
47 hours
17 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
241 mm (9.5 in)
224 mm (8.8 in)
233 mm (9.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Skálafell →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in East Iceland, in Iceland.

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 East Iceland in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Höfn 5°C (41°F) 1°C (34°F) 212 mm (8.3 in)
Egilsstadir 2°C (36°F) -5°C (23°F) 147 mm (5.8 in)
Seyðisfjörður 3°C (37°F) -4°C (25°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)
Vopnafjörður 3°C (37°F) -2°C (28°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Skálafell 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 224 mm (8.8 in)
Eiðar 3°C (37°F) -4°C (25°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)

East Iceland weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in East Iceland, Iceland in November?

Expect poor weather across East Iceland, Iceland in November. The popular destination of Höfn averages 5°C (41°F) by day and 1°C (34°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in East Iceland, Iceland in November?

In Höfn, the average daytime high in November is 5°C (41°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 1°C (34°F).

Does East Iceland, Iceland get a lot of rain in November?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Höfn records an average of 212 mm (8.3 in) in November, putting it among the wetter months for East Iceland, Iceland.

Is November a Good Time to Visit East Iceland, Iceland?

In our view, November might not be the best time to travel to East Iceland, Iceland with often poor weather in Höfn.

On average, the best time to visit East Iceland, Iceland is in with generally poor weather in Höfn.

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We have much more information about the climate in East Iceland.

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