November · Iceland
Best time to visit Akureyri in November Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Akureyri in November
Average temperature 0°C, 94 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
November score
2.4/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 0°C
- Rainfall
- 94 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
November in Akureyri scores 2.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 0°C, 94 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
At the head of Eyjafjörður, Akureyri combines whale-watching boats, mountain trails, and a botanical garden.
November in Akureyri: expect compromises
At 0°C (32°F) this is proper winter weather in November: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
94 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 5.9 hours of daylight.
That is 2.4/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 7.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Akureyri — 5.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Akureyri in November?
- In November, Akureyri averages 0°C, 94 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.4/10.
- Is November a good time to visit Akureyri?
- November earns a 2.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Akureyri in November?
- Expect about 94 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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