Cool
Average highs are around 1°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Iceland Average Monthly Weather
Weather score17Poor annual avg
Best months: May, June, July
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 5°C, sunshine averages 3h per day, and rainfall totals about 1230mm. Sea temperatures average 8°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
5°C
Rain
1230mm
Annual total
Sun
3h
Sea
8°C
Weather score
17
Poor avg
Seasonal climate calendar
Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 112mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 7°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Iceland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
November1°C average high
November is on the cooler side of Iceland's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
November112mm average rain
November sits near Iceland's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary and April to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
November0.9 hours average sun
November is one of Iceland's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
November7°C average sea
November is below Iceland's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 11°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
November14 weather score
November scores below Iceland's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsApril to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels near Iceland
Marriott
ION Adventure Hotel, Nesjavellir, a Member of Design Hotels™Nesjavellir, Iceland
ION City Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels™Reykjavik, Iceland
101 Hotel, Reykjavik, a Member of Design Hotels™Reykjavik, Iceland
The Reykjavik EDITIONReykjavik, Iceland
Courtyard Reykjavik Keflavik AirportReykjanesbaer, Iceland