Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Vík in November
Vík cools off: highs slip to 40°F (5°C), from 45°F in October, with lows of 35°F (2°C) and about 8.7 in (221 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 23/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 40°F (5°C)
- Avg low
- 35°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 8.7 in (221 mm)
- Humidity
- 88%
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- Daylight
- ~6 h 09 min
- Comfort score
- 23/100 · Tough
What November feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 40°F (5°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Lows average 35°F (2°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 8.7 in (221 mm) across the month.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 76%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 13 mph (6.0 m/s) at ground level.
Only about 6 h 09 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are June – August.
- Comfort slips from 28/100 in October to 23/100.
- 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 35°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Windproof shellaverage wind 13 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Vík in November
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Halldórskaffi
Cozy cafe in the old Brydebúð merchant house with soups and cakes.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 8.7 in of rain.
Suður-Vík
Restaurant in an old house serving lamb, burgers and Asian dishes.
Why now Easy to slot in when November's rain moves in.
Gljúfrabúi
Hidden waterfall in a narrow canyon just north of Seljalandsfoss.
Smiðjan Brugghús
Vík craft brewery and burger bar.
Why now Keeps part of the day dry on wetter November days.
Reynisfjara
Black-sand beach with basalt columns and Reynisdrangar sea stacks.
Nearby in November
- Jökulsárlón in November~96 mi · highs 38°F, 9.1 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Reykjavík in November~103 mi · highs 39°F, 5.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Mývatn in November~162 mi · highs 31°F, 4.0 in rain or snow · 5°C (10°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~194 m to Vík's ~30 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.
Vík in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Vík?
It's middling, scoring 23/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 54. Expect highs of 40°F (5°C) and 8.7 in (221 mm) of rain. Our Iceland Ring Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Vík in November?
Average highs are 40°F (5°C) and average lows 35°F (2°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Vík in November?
Yes: about 8.7 in (221 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 93.2 in (2368 mm).
What should I pack for Vík in November?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 35°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain), windproof shell (average wind 13 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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