November verdict

Reykjavik, Iceland in November

Weather score15Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 3°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 97mm, so some wet days are possible.

Reykjavik, Iceland, Iceland travel weather guide
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November weather

Monthly averages

Temp

3°C

Rain

97mm

Sun

1h

Sea

7°C

Weather score

15

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 3°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 97mm, so some wet days are possible.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 7°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Reykjavik, Iceland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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November3°C average high

November is on the cooler side of Reykjavik's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to August

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

November97mm average rain

November is wetter than Reykjavik's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsApril to September

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

November1 hour average sun

November is below Reykjavik's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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November7°C average sea

November is below Reykjavik'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

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November15 weather score

November scores below Reykjavik'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.

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