South Iceland Weather in November

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

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Vík í Mýrdal Höfn Selfoss Hella

Planning a getaway to South Iceland, Iceland this November and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in South Iceland in November

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 2°C (36°F) in Sprengisandur to 7°C (45°F) in Vestmannaeyjar. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Vestmannaeyjar and -4°C (25°F) in Sprengisandur.

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

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Sprengisandur with an average of 137 mm (5.4 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Solheimahjaleiga with 299 mm (12 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Höfn gets roughly 47 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore South Iceland by month

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

January5°C (41°F) February4°C (39°F) March5°C (41°F) April6°C (43°F) May8°C (46°F) June10°C (50°F) This monthJuly11°C (52°F) August12°C (54°F) September10°C (50°F) October7°C (45°F) November6°C (43°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South Iceland in November

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

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

Temperature range in South Iceland (November)

Precipitation variation in South 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 →

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 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
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
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Selfoss →

Hella

In November Hella generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°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
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
152 mm (6 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hella →

Hveragerði

In November Hveragerði 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)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
92 hours
42 hours
20 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hveragerði →

Laugarvatn

In November Laugarvatn 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
7°C (45°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
92 hours
42 hours
20 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
163 mm (6.4 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
194 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Laugarvatn →

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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 South Iceland in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vík í Mýrdal 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 265 mm (10 in)
Höfn 5°C (41°F) 1°C (34°F) 212 mm (8.3 in)
Selfoss 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
Hella 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 152 mm (6 in)
Hveragerði 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Laugarvatn 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)

South Iceland weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across South 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 South 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 South Iceland, Iceland get a lot of rain in November?

Rainfall in South Iceland, Iceland peaks during November. Höfn averages roughly 212 mm (8.3 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

In our opinion, November may not be the ideal time to visit South Iceland, Iceland due to the typically poor weather in Höfn.

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

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