Reykjavik weather in November
Reykjavik in November averages 2°C (36°F), 86 mm of rain and 1.3 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Reykjavik, November is the fifth coldest, the fifth wettest and the third dullest.
- Average temp
- 2°C (36°F)
0–5°C · 32–40°F
- Rainfall
- 86 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 1.3 h
hours per day
- Wind
- 25 km/h
What is Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik in November?
A light rain jacket
About 86 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 0°C (32°F).
November compared with October and December
November in Reykjavik is 2.8°C cooler than October and about as wet as it, which averages 5°C (41°F).
November in Reykjavik is 1.5°C warmer than December and 11 mm drier than it, which averages 1°C (33°F).
Daylight in Reykjavik in November
On 15 November the sun is up for 6 hours 28 minutes in Reykjavik, rising about 09:58 and setting about 16:25 local time.
November ends 2 hours 52 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 14 hours 36 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Reykjavik
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Reykjavik 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 | 1°C / 33°F | 86 mm |
| February | 1°C / 33°F | 87 mm |
| March | 2°C / 35°F | 84 mm |
| April | 4°C / 39°F | 56 mm |
| May | 7°C / 45°F | 49 mm |
| June | 10°C / 50°F | 41 mm |
| July | 12°C / 54°F | 50 mm |
| August | 11°C / 53°F | 66 mm |
| September | 9°C / 48°F | 87 mm |
| October | 5°C / 41°F | 80 mm |
| November | 2°C / 36°F | 86 mm |
| December | 1°C / 33°F | 97 mm |
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FAQs about Reykjavik in November
November climate averages for Reykjavik, 1991–2020.
Reykjavik averages 2°C (36°F) in November, ranging from about 0°C (32°F) at night to 5°C (40°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 86 mm falls across November, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. November averages 2°C (36°F) against 1°C (33°F) in December — 1.5°C warmer.
November is 2.8°C cooler than October, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; 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 1.3 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 28 minutes of daylight in mid-November, against 21 hours 4 minutes in June and 4 hours 12 minutes in December.
On 15 November, sunrise is about 09:58 and sunset about 16:25 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 2 hours 52 minutes shorter than it starts.
