West Iceland weather in November
Are you planning a trip to West 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 West Iceland in November?
West Iceland is a region in Iceland. November in West Iceland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with high precipitation.
During the day the temperature is very cold in Húsafell at 2°C and cold in Hellissandur at 6°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Hellissandur and -5°C in Húsafell. In many regions in Iceland, November is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.
In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Rauðamelur with an average of 105 mm to high snow/rainfall in Húsafell with 129 mm. The city Borgarnes usually sees around 42 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of West Iceland in November, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our West Iceland climate page.
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What is the weather like in November for the 5 most popular destinations in West Iceland?
Borgarnes
In November Borgarnes 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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Grundarfjordur
In November Grundarfjordur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Stykkishólmur
In November Stykkishólmur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Akranes
In November Akranes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Búðardalur
In November Búðardalur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in West Iceland, in Iceland.
Is November the best time to visit West Iceland?
In our opinion, November may not be the ideal time to visit West Iceland due to the typically poor weather in Borgarnes.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly tolerable weather in Borgarnes. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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