Weather in November in North Iceland
Are you planning a trip a to North Iceland in November and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in North Iceland in November?
North Iceland is a region in Iceland. November in North Iceland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very cold in Eyjafjaroarsveit at 1°C and cold in Raufarhöfn at 5°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -0°C in Raufarhöfn and -6°C in Eyjafjaroarsveit. November is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Precipitation
In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Raufarhöfn with an average of 88 mm to high snow/rainfall in Dalvík with 151 mm.Average sunshine
The city Akureyri usually sees around 15 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.For a closer look at November's conditions in North Iceland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at North Iceland's yearly weather, check out our North Iceland climate page.
Where to go in North Iceland in November
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in November for the 5 most popular destinations in North Iceland?
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.
Húsavík
In November Húsavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Laugar
In November Laugar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Blönduós
In November Blönduós generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Siglufjörður
In November Siglufjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is November the best time to visit North Iceland?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Akureyri, November may not be the ideal time to visit North Iceland.
On average, the best time to visit North Iceland is in June, July and August with generally unpleasant weather in Akureyri.
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