November · Iceland
Best time to visit Jökulsárlón in November Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Jökulsárlón in November
Average temperature 2°C, 240 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
November score
1.7/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 240 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
November in Jökulsárlón scores 1.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 240 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Jökulsárlón is Iceland’s iceberg lagoon-floating blue ice, seals, and Diamond Beach’s ice gems on black sand. Best window: the short high-summer window when daylight peaks.
November in Jökulsárlón: expect compromises
At 2°C (36°F) this is proper winter weather in November: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 240 mm: only almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.
That is 1.7/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 7.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Jökulsárlón — 5.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Jökulsárlón in November?
- In November, Jökulsárlón averages 2°C, 240 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.7/10.
- Is November a good time to visit Jökulsárlón?
- November earns a 1.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Jökulsárlón in November?
- Expect about 240 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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