Climate guide for Selfoss, Iceland

Selfoss in November

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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November · Iceland

Best time to visit Selfoss in November Weather, crowds & prices

Weather in Selfoss in November

Average temperature 1°C, 112 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 92% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).

November score

2.6/10

Ranked #8 of 12 months

Full year for Selfoss
Avg temp
1°C
Rainfall
112 mm
Humidity
92%
Days with 6h+ sun
0
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$ · Budget Friendly ($)

November in Selfoss scores 2.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 112 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.

Selfoss is South Iceland’s service town on the Ölfusá-base for Golden Circle and south-coast waterfall loops. Best window: the short high-summer window when daylight peaks.

November in Selfoss — off-season conditions

November averages 1°C (34°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

At 112 mm this is a genuinely wet month: almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 2.6/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 6.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Flexible dates? July scores 4.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in Selfoss in November?
In November, Selfoss averages 1°C, 112 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.6/10.
Is November a good time to visit Selfoss?
November earns a 2.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
How much does it rain in Selfoss in November?
Expect about 112 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 92% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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