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Borgarnes Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Rain Clouds the View

A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

Warmest today at 8° · coldest night Thursday at -4°

The short of it: Borgarnes weather on Saturday, 7 November 2026: local time, 7 °C (45 °F) with light rain, feeling like 1 °C (34 °F). Today’s high 8 °C (47 °F), low 6 °C (42 °F). Chance of rain 90% in the next 24 hours, about 23 mm (0.91 in). Warnings in force: strong wind, heavy rain. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 22:30 local time.

BORGARNES, Saturday. — Borgarnes may look for rain this day, with the mercury climbing to about 8° before sinking to 6° by night. That is some 4° milder than a typical November afternoon in Borgarnes, where the average high is 5°. The wind keeps up from the SW at 34 km/h, gusting to 49 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons today the pick at about 8°, while Thursday night will be the coldest at -4°. Rain or snow is due on 4 of them, some 76 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Borgarnes brings highs near 5°, lows of 1° and about 78 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 14°, February the coldest at -2°, and January the wettest with 93 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are June and July.

The sun is up 7 h 16 min today, and the days are shortening by about 7 minutes each. The station stands 131 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowLight rain7°1°24 km/h1.5 mm
11 PMLight rain7°1°23 km/h1.4 mm
12 AMLight rain7°1°22 km/h1.1 mm
1 AMLight rain7°1°24 km/h1.3 mm
2 AMLight rain7°0°26 km/h1.4 mm
3 AMLight rain7°0°27 km/h1.4 mm
4 AMLight rain6°-1°27 km/h1.5 mm
5 AMLight rain6°0°25 km/h1.8 mm
6 AMLight rain6°0°23 km/h2.1 mm
7 AMLight rain6°1°19 km/h1.6 mm
8 AMLight rain6°1°17 km/h1.7 mm
9 AMLight rain6°1°17 km/h1.4 mm
10 AMLight rain6°1°15 km/h1.5 mm
11 AMLight rain6°2°12 km/h1.3 mm
12 PMLight rain5°2°9 km/h1.0 mm
1 PMLight rain5°2°8 km/h0.6 mm
2 PMLight rain5°2°7 km/h0.3 mm
3 PMLight rain4°1°5 km/h0.1 mm
4 PMOvercast4°1°3 km/h–
5 PMOvercast4°1°2 km/h–
6 PMOvercast3°1°1 km/h–
7 PMOvercast3°1°2 km/h–
8 PMOvercast3°0°2 km/h–
9 PMOvercast3°0°2 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 7): rain, high 8°, low 6°, 38 mm of rain, gusts to 60 km/h. Sun up 9:32 AM, down 4:48 PM. A proper soaking is due — the telegraph runs hot between stations.

The Almanac · Borgarnes Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Borgarnes, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
3° colder, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus December
1° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 9 min
Average wind
25 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 5°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Borgarnes in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Borgarnes by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-1°93 mm26 km/h5 h 9 min✦
February3°-2°84 mm27 km/h8 h 20 min✦
March3°-2°78 mm26 km/h11 h 28 min✦
April6°1°49 mm24 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦
May9°4°51 mm23 km/h18 h 29 min✦✦
June12°7°39 mm20 km/h21 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
July14°9°52 mm19 km/h19 h 58 min✦✦✦
August13°8°65 mm19 km/h16 h 27 min✦✦✦
September11°6°85 mm23 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦
October7°3°73 mm23 km/h9 h 30 min✦
November5°1°78 mm25 km/h6 h 9 min✦
December3°-1°84 mm25 km/h3 h 57 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Borgarnes

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Borgarnes today?

Right now it is 7 °C (45 °F) with light rain; it feels like 1 °C (34 °F). Today’s high is 8 °C (47 °F) and tonight’s low 6 °C (42 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 90%, with 23 mm (0.91 in) expected.

Will it rain in Borgarnes this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 4 of the next 7 days, about 76 mm (3.0 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Today.

Are there any weather warnings for Borgarnes?

Yes: strong wind; heavy rain. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Borgarnes?

July, with an average high of 14 °C (57 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -2 °C (28 °F). The wettest month is January (93 mm (3.7 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Borgarnes?

June and July. June brings highs near 12 °C (54 °F) and about 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain; July highs near 14 °C (57 °F) and 52 mm (2.0 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Borgarnes?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. Nights average below freezing in Dec–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BorgarnesWest3 km NNE5°1°76 mm
AkranesWest25 km SSW6°2°82 mm
GrundarhverfiCapital Region33 km S6°2°87 mm
MosfellsbærCapital Region43 km SSE5°1°97 mm
SeltjarnarnesCapital Region43 km S6°2°87 mm
ReykjavíkCapital Region45 km S5°1°91 mm
KópavogurCapital Region47 km S5°1°94 mm
ÁlftanesCapital Region49 km S6°2°90 mm

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