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Westfjords Weather in November

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

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Ísafjörður Flateyri Patreksfjörður Súðavík

Planning a trip to the Westfjords, Iceland this November? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Westfjords in November

The Westfjords, Iceland is a region in Iceland. November in the Westfjords generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 3°C (37°F) and nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) in Ísafjörður. 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Westfjords, Iceland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Bíldudalur with an average of 122 mm (4.8 in) to high snow/rainfall in Suðureyri with 135 mm (5.3 in).

Explore the Westfjords by month

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

January2°C (36°F) February1°C (34°F) March1°C (34°F) April3°C (37°F) May6°C (43°F) This monthJune9°C (48°F) July12°C (54°F) August11°C (52°F) September9°C (48°F) October5°C (41°F) November3°C (37°F) December2°C (36°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Westfjords in November

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

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 the Westfjords

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

Temperature range in the Westfjords (November)

Precipitation variation in the Westfjords (November)

Ísafjörður

In November Ísafjörður 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
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
144 mm (5.7 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
21 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ísafjörður →

Flateyri

In November Flateyri generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°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
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Flateyri →

Patreksfjörður

In November Patreksfjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high 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)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
127 mm (5 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Patreksfjörður →

Súðavík

In November Súðavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°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)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
128 mm (5 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
21 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Súðavík →

Þingeyri

In November Þingeyri 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)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
126 mm (5 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
21 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Westfjords, 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 the Westfjords in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ísafjörður 3°C (37°F) -2°C (28°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Flateyri 3°C (37°F) -1°C (30°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Patreksfjörður 5°C (41°F) 1°C (34°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Súðavík 3°C (37°F) -3°C (27°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Þingeyri 3°C (37°F) -2°C (28°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Hólmavík 3°C (37°F) -2°C (28°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)

The Westfjords weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

the Westfjords, Iceland typically experiences poor weather in November, part of the season. Daytime highs in Ísafjörður average around 3°C (37°F), and temperatures drop to about -2°C (28°F) at night.

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

In Ísafjörður, the average daytime high in November is 3°C (37°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -2°C (28°F).

Does the Westfjords, Iceland get a lot of snow/rain in November?

the Westfjords, Iceland sees substantial snow/rainfall in November. Ísafjörður typically averages about 130 mm (5.1 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is November a Good Time to Visit the Westfjords, Iceland?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Ísafjörður, November may not be the ideal time to visit the Westfjords, Iceland.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly unpleasant weather in Ísafjörður.

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We have much more information about the climate in the Westfjords.

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