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A Weather Guide to Iceland in November
Novembers in Iceland are perhaps not for those who want vacations on the calmer end of the weather spectrum. Then again, if you are looking from chronically calm weather, Iceland is a bit tricky. If you happen to get a stretch a good weather, consider yourself lucky, since this is the exception rather than the rule.
Weather-wise, it’s not quite in the league of December and January, and not as dark, but it can still be rough. Wind speeds begin to pick up, the days continue to shorten, and the rain continues to fall with decent odds of snowfall. Having said all of this, it varies tremendously from season to season.
In 2016 so far, we have had the wettest and warmest October for the last 20 years. If this is any measure, then perhaps November will be lighter on the extreme weather.
If you don’t like the weather in Iceland, just wait a minute…
If you are someone who wants to try their hand at extreme weather but aren’t ready for the full brunt of it, this is a great way to get a glimpse of what it can be like. This is not to say that there aren’t beautiful days, there certainly are, they will simply be colder than what most people are accustomed to.
Another added bonus is that tourist seasons coming to an end and the number of visitors to Iceland declines markedly. This ensures that you will get to enjoy all of the scenery from the perspective of a true Icelander.
November will bring an average high of 39°F (about 4°C) and an average low of 34°F (about 1°C). This time of the year, the amount of sunlight we get is decreasing rapidly. The table asnd graph below shows you the temperature curve for november
Temperature by month in Iceland
Temperature by month in Iceland
The table below shows some important points in November for sunrise and sunset. Note the rapid decrease in daylight house of 90 minutes every two weeks.
Continue to expect heavy rainfall; with up 42% chances of snowfall also, though the likeliness of accumulation around this time is unlikely. Wind speeds around this time will also be picking up (up to about 24 mph (10.5 m/s)) so it will be best to plan accordingly with weather forecasts.
November happens to be a great time to see the Northern Lights also. For smore information about this, check out our blog posts about how to hunt for the Northern Lights and  here if you want to take great shots of the Northern Lights. here is one we made earlier.  If you are feeling confused about it, we have Northern Lights tours too.
With the temperature dropping, it will be best to pack layers. Layers are the best: too hot? shed a layer. Too cold, add a layer. Layers will be your best friend in November.
This means investing in some good thermal underwear and lots of wool. Wool is best for the colder months because it will keep you very warm, but also allow you to breathe. Strong outer layers will also be very important to keep you dry in all of the rain and protect you against strong winds. Pant covers or winter pants will come in handy. Weather proofing your boots is necessary as well as a few pairs of good socks (wool comes in handy here as well).
From Icelandic Mountain Guides, we hope that this has helped you feel better prepared for your visit in the month of November or has at least given you a glimpse of what Iceland is like in the winter months. We offer a fabulous array of day and multi-days tours where we can take care of anything and everything. See what takes your fancy and join us in Iceland!
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