Iceland weather in November
Iceland in November averages 1°C (33°F), 64 mm of rain and 0.5 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Iceland, November is the fifth coldest, the third wettest and the third dullest.
- Average temp
- 1°C (33°F)
-2–4°C · 28–39°F
- Rainfall
- 64 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 0.5 h
hours per day
What is Iceland like in November?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Iceland in November?
A light rain jacket
About 64 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -2°C (28°F).
November compared with October and December
November in Iceland is 2.9°C cooler than October and 14 mm drier than it, which averages 4°C (39°F).
November in Iceland is 1.4°C warmer than December and about as wet as it, which averages -1°C (31°F).
Daylight in Iceland in November
On 15 November the sun is up for 6 hours 12 minutes in Iceland, rising about 09:54 and setting about 16:06 local time.
November ends 3 hours 5 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 15 hours 40 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Travel guides for Iceland
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Iceland weather by month
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How November compares with the rest of the year
November is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C / 31°F | 61 mm |
| February | -1°C / 31°F | 51 mm |
| March | 0°C / 33°F | 50 mm |
| April | 3°C / 38°F | 25 mm |
| May | 7°C / 44°F | 23 mm |
| June | 10°C / 50°F | 20 mm |
| July | 12°C / 53°F | 33 mm |
| August | 11°C / 53°F | 40 mm |
| September | 9°C / 47°F | 51 mm |
| October | 4°C / 39°F | 78 mm |
| November | 1°C / 33°F | 64 mm |
| December | -1°C / 31°F | 73 mm |
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FAQs about Iceland in November
November climate averages for Iceland, 1991–2020.
Iceland averages 1°C (33°F) in November, ranging from about -2°C (28°F) at night to 4°C (39°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 64 mm falls across November, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. November averages 1°C (33°F) against -1°C (31°F) in December — 1.4°C warmer.
November is 2.9°C cooler than October, and 14 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to September; November sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 0.5 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what November is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 6 hours 12 minutes of daylight in mid-November, against 21 hours 52 minutes in June and 3 hours 42 minutes in December.
On 15 November, sunrise is about 09:54 and sunset about 16:06 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 3 hours 5 minutes shorter than it starts.
