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Reykjavík in November
Reykjavík cools off: highs slip to 39°F (4°C), from 44°F in October, with lows of 33°F (1°C) and about 5.9 in (149 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 31/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 39°F (4°C)
- Avg low
- 33°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 5.9 in (149 mm)
- Humidity
- 91%
- Cloud cover
- 78%
- Daylight
- ~5 h 54 min
- Comfort score
- 31/100 · Tough
What November feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 39°F (4°C).
Nights cool to an average low of 33°F (1°C).
Expect regular rain: about 5.9 in (149 mm) falls in the month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 78%.
Only about 5 h 54 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are June – August.
- Comfort slips from 37/100 in October to 31/100.
- 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 shoes5.9 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Reykjavík in November
With 5.9 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
National Museum of Iceland
Settlement-to-today history of Iceland in one clear permanent exhibit.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 39°F.
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
Harbor hot-dog stand open since 1937.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 39°F.
Sægreifinn (The Sea Baron)
Old harbor fish shack known for lobster soup and fish skewers.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Sky Lagoon
Oceanfront geothermal lagoon with a seven-step sauna ritual.
Sun Voyager
Steel ship sculpture on the waterfront facing Mount Esja.
Nearby in November
- Vík in November~103 mi · highs 40°F, 8.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Jökulsárlón in November~172 mi · highs 38°F, 9.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Mývatn in November~177 mi · highs 31°F, 4.0 in rain or snow · 5°C (8°F) cooler by day, 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.
Reykjavík in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Reykjavík?
It's middling, scoring 31/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 64. Expect highs of 39°F (4°C) and 5.9 in (149 mm) of rain. Our Iceland Ring Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Reykjavík in November?
Average highs are 39°F (4°C) and average lows 33°F (1°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Reykjavík in November?
Yes: about 5.9 in (149 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 64.5 in (1638 mm).
What should I pack for Reykjavík in November?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 33°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (5.9 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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