Iceland · Iceland
November
Dark, cold, very cheap — aurora opportunities grow as nights lengthen toward winter.
Best match
#8 of 12 months
There are better months for Iceland — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
4°C
Low
-1°C
Rain
81mm
Sun
3.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How November scores in Iceland
Weather
Below average
Value
Outstanding
Crowds
Outstanding
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in November
- ↑Aurora windows increasing as nights approach their longest — multiple sighting chances per week
- ↑Cheapest month for accommodation and flights after the October dip
- ↑Genuine winter Iceland atmosphere with almost no other tourists at key sites
What you sacrifice
- ↓Only 3.5 hours of sunshine daily — sightseeing is severely restricted; what you see you see in the dark
- ↓Cold and wet: wind chill, ice, and heavy rain make outdoor time challenging
- ↓Limited tourism services: some guesthouses, tour operators, and restaurants on reduced winter hours
How November compares to September (best month)
| Factor | November | September ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 3 | 6 |
| Value | 9 | 6 |
| Crowds | 9 | 7 |
November in other destinations
Lisbon (16.8°C)Barcelona (16.5°C)Tokyo (16.6°C)Bali (30.8°C)Santorini (17.5°C)Paris (10.5°C)New York (11°C)Marrakech (21.3°C)Amsterdam (9.2°C)Maldives (30°C)Rome (15.5°C)Bangkok (30.2°C)Istanbul (13.8°C)Vienna (7.8°C)Seoul (10.4°C)Dubrovnik (15.4°C)Rio de Janeiro (28.8°C)Kyoto (16.9°C)Phuket (31.7°C)Cape Town (23.7°C)Prague (7°C)Amalfi Coast (16°C)Mexico City (22°C)Medellín (27°C)Fiji (29°C)London (11°C)Sydney (24°C)Tulum (29°C)Dubai (29°C)Singapore (31°C)Hoi An (27°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Iceland, not across destinations. Methodology →