Cool
Average highs are around 1°C, so pack for cooler days.
November verdict
Iceland in November
Weather score14Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 1°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 112mm, so some wet days are possible.
November weather
Monthly averages
Temp
1°C
Rain
112mm
Sun
0.9h
Sea
7°C
Weather score
14
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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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
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