Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Jökulsárlón in November
Jökulsárlón edges cooler than October, with highs of 38°F (3°C), lows of 33°F (1°C) and about 9.1 in (230 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 21/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 38°F (3°C)
- Avg low
- 33°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 9.1 in (230 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 78%
- Daylight
- ~5 h 55 min
- Comfort score
- 21/100 · Tough
What November feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 38°F (3°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Lows average 33°F (1°C).
Expect regular rain: about 9.1 in (230 mm) falls in the month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 78%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 16 mph (7.1 m/s) at ground level.
Daylight is short, roughly 5 h 55 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are June – August.
- Comfort holds steady from October (20 → 21/100).
- Our Iceland Ring Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 33°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes9.1 in of rain on average
- Windproof shellaverage wind 16 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Jökulsárlón in November
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Vatnajökull ice cave tour
Guided winter trip into natural blue ice caves in the glacier.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Nov–Mar.
Fjallsárlón
Smaller lagoon right under the glacier tongue with fewer crowds.
Diamond Beach
Black sand covered with ice chunks washed out from the lagoon.
Frost Restaurant
Buffet restaurant at the Fjallsárlón visitor center with glacier views.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 9.1 in of rain.
Þórbergssetur
Hali farm cultural center and restaurant serving local char and lamb.
Why now Easy to slot in when November's rain moves in.
Nearby in November
- Vík in November~96 mi · highs 40°F, 8.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Mývatn in November~108 mi · highs 31°F, 4.0 in rain or snow · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, drier
- Reykjavík in November~172 mi · highs 39°F, 5.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Jökulsárlón in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Jökulsárlón?
It's middling, scoring 21/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 47. Expect highs of 38°F (3°C) and 9.1 in (230 mm) of rain. Our Iceland Ring Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Jökulsárlón in November?
Average highs are 38°F (3°C) and average lows 33°F (1°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Jökulsárlón in November?
Yes: about 9.1 in (230 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 93.6 in (2377 mm).
What should I pack for Jökulsárlón in November?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 33°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (9.1 in of rain on average), windproof shell (average wind 16 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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