Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Mývatn in November
Mývatn cools off: highs slip to 31°F (-1°C), from 36°F in October, with lows of 22°F (-5°C) and about 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 36/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 31°F (-1°C)
- Avg low
- 22°F (-5°C)
- Rain or snow
- 4.0 in (101 mm)
- Humidity
- 95%
- Cloud cover
- 81%
- Daylight
- ~5 h 21 min
- Comfort score
- 36/100 · Tough
What November feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 31°F (-1°C).
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 4.0 in (101 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 81%.
Daylight is short, roughly 5 h 21 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around November
November is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are June – August.
- Snow becomes likely from November, so check road and trail conditions.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, September – November.
- Comfort holds steady from October (34 → 36/100).
- 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 22°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 4.0 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Mývatn in November
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Vogafjós Farm Resort
Café in a working cowshed serving geyser bread and smoked trout.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 31°F.
Mývatn Nature Baths
Milky-blue geothermal lagoon with views over the lava fields.
Daddi's Pizza
Simple Reykjahlíð pizzeria popular with campers.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Grjótagjá
Small lava cave with a geothermal pool seen in 'Game of Thrones'.
Goðafoss
Horseshoe-shaped falls on the Skjálfandafljót river.
Nearby in November
- Jökulsárlón in November~108 mi · highs 38°F, 9.1 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Vík in November~162 mi · highs 40°F, 8.7 in rain · 5°C (10°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Reykjavík in November~177 mi · highs 39°F, 5.9 in rain · 5°C (8°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~487 m to Mývatn's ~276 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Mývatn in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Mývatn?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 36/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are June – August. Expect highs of 31°F (-1°C) and 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain or snow. Our Iceland Ring Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Mývatn in November?
Average highs are 31°F (-1°C) and average lows 22°F (-5°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Mývatn in November?
Some: about 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain or snow falls across November on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 39.0 in (991 mm).
What should I pack for Mývatn in November?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 22°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 4.0 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Mývatn in November?
Share this November plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.