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Reykjavik in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Reykjavik in November and see if it is worth visiting.
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November

Weather in Reykjavik in November 2024

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Reykjavik in November, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +39°F during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 8 rainy days in the month and around 78 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+39°F
Avg. max. temperature
+1°F
Min.
+55°F
Max.
78 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Reykjavik has OK weather in November.

Average temperature in Reykjavik in November

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Reykjavik for November based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in November is +45°F with a maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +28°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +45°F to +50°F.

Is Reykjavik warm or cold in November?

Reykjavik is typically chill in November.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +45°F to +39°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +36°F to +32°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Reykjavik:

Climate in Reykjavik in November

Reykjavik weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+45°F+39°F+37°F
Min. temperature
+14°F+1°F-2°F
Max. temperature
+59°F+55°F+54°F
Rainfall
85 mm78 mm69 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
77%78%78%
Air pressure
1002 HPa1000 HPa997 HPa
Sunny days
444
Cloudy days
171617
Rainy days
986
Snowy days
124

November weather is still as ok as in October. It’s getting colder in November. From +45°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +39°F. As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 85 mm to 78 mm. Humidity rises from 77% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.

December brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Reykjavik in November based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Reykjavik is gradually increasing during November, going from 3 m/s to 8 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Reykjavik based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in November stands at 60%, leading to total precipitation of around 84 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. November is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Reykjavik wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 37% chance of precipitation and 98 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 66 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during November in Reykjavik based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in November, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.

Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last November in Reykjavik?

This is the weather in Reykjavik in November 2023:
1 November
☀️
+44°F
2 November
☀️
+41°F
3 November
☀️
+41°F
4 November
☀️
+44°F
5 November
☀️
+44°F
6 November
☀️
+44°F
7 November
☀️
+42°F
8 November
☀️
+44°F
9 November
☀️
+46°F
10 November
🌧️
+46°F
11 November
🌧️
+42°F
12 November
🌧️
+44°F
13 November
☁️
+55°F
14 November
🌧️
+48°F
15 November
☀️
+51°F
16 November
🌧️
+50°F
17 November
🌧️
+48°F
18 November
☀️
+44°F
19 November
☁️
+44°F
20 November
🌧️
+44°F
21 November
🌧️
+44°F
22 November
☀️
+42°F
23 November
☀️
+42°F
24 November
☀️
+50°F
25 November
☀️
+48°F
26 November
☀️
+46°F
27 November
☀️
+41°F
28 November
☀️
+35°F
29 November
☁️
+44°F
30 November
🌧️
+51°F
In November 2023 Reykjavik had 18 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +45°F, with an absolute maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +36°F. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 36%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Reykjavik climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Reykjavik in November has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+35°F) and the highest in 2002 (+47°F). The driest year was 2015 with only 12 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1993 with 348 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Reykjavik in November:

Is November a good time to visit Reykjavik?

It’s always a good time to visit Reykjavik, but the weather is changeable in November, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Reykjavik in November?

Not really, November is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Reykjavik rainy in November?

Reykjavik is often rainy in November. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Reykjavik in November?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Reykjavik in November, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Reykjavik

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Reykjavik, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.