Vatnajökull National Park

Vatnajökull National Park Weather in November

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland in November.

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Höfn Kirkjubæjarklaustur Skaftafell

Planning a getaway to Vatnajökull National Park, 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 Vatnajökull National Park in November

Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland is a region in Iceland. November in Vatnajökull National Park generally has cold temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C (37°F) in Skaftafell to 5°C (41°F) in Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C (30°F) in Kirkjubæjarklaustur and -3°C (27°F) in Skaftafell.

For specific regional insights in Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy snow/rainfall in Kirkjubæjarklaustur with an average of 189 mm (7.4 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Skaftafell with 238 mm (9.4 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.

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Best Places to Visit in Vatnajökull National Park in November

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Vatnajökull National Park.

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 Vatnajökull National Park

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

Temperature range in Vatnajökull National Park (November)

Precipitation variation in Vatnajökull National Park (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 →

Kirkjubæjarklaustur

In November Kirkjubæjarklaustur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and heavy 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)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
76 hours
48 hours
18 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
204 mm (8 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
210 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kirkjubæjarklaustur →

Skaftafell

In November Skaftafell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
76 hours
48 hours
18 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
253 mm (10 in)
238 mm (9.4 in)
278 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Skaftafell →

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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 Vatnajökull National Park in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Höfn 5°C (41°F) 1°C (34°F) 212 mm (8.3 in)
Kirkjubæjarklaustur 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 189 mm (7.4 in)
Skaftafell 3°C (37°F) -3°C (27°F) 238 mm (9.4 in)

Vatnajökull National Park weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland in November?

Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland typically experiences poor weather in November, part of the season. Daytime highs in Höfn average around 5°C (41°F), and temperatures drop to about 1°C (34°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland in November?

Höfn averages a daytime maximum of 5°C (41°F) in November, with overnight lows close to 1°C (34°F).

Does Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland get a lot of rain in November?

Rainfall in Vatnajökull National Park, 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 Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland?

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

Generally speaking, provide poor weather in Höfn.

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