Reykjavik in November
Dark and moody
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
November is a below-average month in Reykjavik.
November is quiet and relatively cheap, with aurora chances and an inviting cafe and pool culture.
November in detail
What November actually feels like
- Weather
- -1–3°C
- Cold, wet and windy with limited daylight.
- Crowds
- Low
- Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Low prices and cosy cafés and pools.
–Very short days and wet weather.
My tip for November
Book a few indoor activities to balance weather risk.
- Northern Lights
- Geothermal pools
How November compares
Against the other eleven months
8th of 12 overall in Reykjavik, 9th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. It is the emptiest month of the year; and it's also the best value.
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What’s on in Reykjavik in November
- Short winter days
- Only a few hours of daylight, so plan activities carefully.
November–January
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Weather
Weather in Reykjavik in November
In November Reykjavik averages a high of 3°C (37°F) and a low of -1°C (30°F), with about 121 mm of rain or snow. The warmest month is July (around 14°C) and the coolest is January (around 1°C); the wettest month is September.
- Average high
- 3°C
- 37°F
- Average low
- -1°C
- 30°F
- Precipitation
- 121 mm
Climate data: ERA5 reanalysis 1991–2020 (Open-Meteo). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Reykjavik in November: the questions people ask
- Is November a good time to visit Reykjavik?
- November is a below-average month in Reykjavik. It ranks 8 of 12 months in Reykjavik overall (9 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Low prices and cosy cafés and pools. The main downside: Very short days and wet weather.
- What is the weather like in Reykjavik in November?
- Average highs are around 3°C and lows around -1°C. Expect about 121 mm of rain or snow. Cold, wet and windy with limited daylight. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 14°C) and the coolest is January (around 1°C).
- Is Reykjavik crowded in November?
- Crowds are low. Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead. November is the quietest month of the year.
- How expensive is Reykjavik in November?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Mid-range hotel rates. November is also the best-value month.
- When is the best time to visit Reykjavik?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (November ranks 8 of 12). The quietest month is November and the best value is November.
Still going to Reykjavik in November?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — very short days and wet weather.
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