SeasonMapAkureyri weather in November
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November in Akureyri: cold, rainy, with clean air — not the best time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Akureyri · #1331 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 38/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Akureyri in November
Other months in Akureyri
Akureyri's forum calls July genuinely variable even by Icelandic standards — anywhere from 10 to 20°C, with rain, sun and wind all realistic on any given day, and the north running noticeably cooler than the south of the country. Regulars' standard advice is long sleeves as a base layer regardless, with a proper waterproof on hand for when the weather turns.
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Akureyri climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 4°C / 40°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -3°C / 26°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Rainfall | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 89% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Sunshine | 1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 6 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 71.4 cm / 28.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Akureyri in November
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Akureyri's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherAkureyri's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Akureyri in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Aurora season
1 Sep – 10 Apr · usuallyDark enough from early September to April, and the fjord walls block the town's own light better than most places. Cloud, not the lights, is what decides the night.
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 71 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Akureyri — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Akureyri?
Akureyri in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Akureyri?
- November in Akureyri: cold, rainy, with clean air — not the best time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Akureyri on SeasonMap's comfort score (38/100).
- What is the weather like in Akureyri in November?
- In November, Akureyri averages a daily high of 4.3°C and a low of -3.3°C, with about 109.7 mm of rain over roughly 17.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Akureyri in November?
- Akureyri has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in November.
- Does it snow in Akureyri in November?
- Akureyri sees roughly 71.4 cm of snowfall in November.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — November
Within 300 km: Reykjavík's Aurora season around 1 Sep – 31 Mar, and Vík's Aurora season around 1 Sep – 10 Apr.