What to Wear in Iceland in November (5°C)

Highs5°C (41°F)

Lows0°C (32°F)

Rain/snow days~14

Daylight6 h

CrowdsQuiet

November averages for Reykjavík. Source

November is dark, stormy and quiet — low prices, ice caves reopening and long aurora nights. Full winter layering and ice cleats.

☀️ By day

Thermals, an insulated jacket and waterproof boots with grip.

🌙 Evening

Venue-hopping layers for Airwaves.

What's on in November

Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.

Early November

Reykjavík's music festival, spread across many venues. Wear layers you can carry, waterproof shoes and a jacket that copes with sleet.

November

Glacier ice caves become safe to enter again. Wear insulated waterproof boots and layers.

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Layering is everything: thermal base, fleece or wool mid-layer, waterproof and windproof shell.
Waterproof hiking boots with grip — paths are wet, icy or volcanic rock most of the year.
Swimsuit required for lagoons and pools, and you must shower naked before entering (public pools enforce this).