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Keflavík Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Grey Sky Settles Over the Town

Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

Warmest today at 6° · coldest night Friday at -3°

The short of it: Keflavík weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, 1 °C (33 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like -3 °C (27 °F). Today’s high 6 °C (44 °F), low 0 °C (33 °F). Chance of rain 90% in the next 24 hours, about 19 mm (0.73 in). Warnings in force: ice after rain, strong wind. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 04:30 local time.

KEFLAVÍK, Thursday. — Those stepping out in Keflavík this morning will find light snow; the afternoon should top out near 6°, the night near 0°. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 5°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the SSE, gusting to 6 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Of the 7 days ahead, today looks the finest at near 6°, while Friday night will be the coldest at -3°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 22 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Keflavík runs from 1° at night to 5° by day, with some 94 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 14°, February the coldest at -1°, and February the wettest with 102 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to April. The best months to ride in are June and July.

The sun is up 6 h 52 min today, and the days are shortening by about 6 minutes each. The station stands 0 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowOvercast1°-3°4 km/h–
5 AMOvercast1°-3°5 km/h–
6 AMOvercast1°-3°6 km/h–
7 AMOvercast2°-2°7 km/h–
8 AMOvercast2°-2°8 km/h–
9 AMLight snow2°-3°11 km/h0.1 mm
10 AMLight snow2°-4°14 km/h0.2 mm
11 AMLight snow2°-4°16 km/h0.2 mm
12 PMLight snow2°-4°18 km/h0.3 mm
1 PMLight rain3°-3°17 km/h0.7 mm
2 PMLight rain3°-2°16 km/h1.2 mm
3 PMLight rain4°-1°12 km/h1.3 mm
4 PMLight rain4°0°11 km/h1.5 mm
5 PMLight rain4°-1°12 km/h2.0 mm
6 PMLight rain5°0°12 km/h2.3 mm
7 PMLight rain5°1°11 km/h2.1 mm
8 PMLight rain6°2°11 km/h1.8 mm
9 PMLight rain6°2°14 km/h1.5 mm
10 PMLight rain6°2°17 km/h1.5 mm
11 PMLight rain6°1°16 km/h1.0 mm
12 AMLight rain6°0°18 km/h0.7 mm
1 AMLight rain6°1°15 km/h0.1 mm
2 AMOvercast5°-2°21 km/h0.1 mm
3 AMOvercast4°-2°18 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 12): light snow, high 6°, low 0°, 18 mm of rain, gusts to 25 km/h. Sun up 9:47 AM, down 4:39 PM. Light flakes dance over the district — winter is on the trail.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today0°6°18 mm25 km/h6 h 52 min
Friday-3°6°1.5 mm54 km/h6 h 45 min
Saturday0°2°0.6 mm63 km/h6 h 39 min
Sunday-1°2°2.6 mm24 km/h6 h 33 min
Monday-1°1°dry16 km/h6 h 27 min
Tuesday0°2°dry15 km/h6 h 22 min
Wednesday2°3°dry13 km/h6 h 15 min

Warmest: today at 6°. Wettest: today, 18 mm. Strongest gusts: Saturday, 63 km/h.

The Almanac · Keflavík Month by Month

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

November in Keflavík, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus October
2° colder, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus December
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 19 min
Average wind
28 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 94 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Keflavík in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Keflavík by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°96 mm29 km/h5 h 23 min✦
February3°-1°102 mm30 km/h8 h 26 min✦
March4°-1°89 mm28 km/h11 h 29 min✦
April6°1°57 mm26 km/h14 h 55 min✦✦
May9°4°54 mm24 km/h18 h 17 min✦✦
June12°7°45 mm21 km/h20 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
July14°9°51 mm20 km/h19 h 40 min✦✦✦
August13°9°70 mm21 km/h16 h 20 min✦✦✦
September11°7°91 mm25 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦
October8°4°89 mm26 km/h9 h 34 min✦
November5°1°94 mm28 km/h6 h 19 min✦
December4°-1°96 mm28 km/h4 h 16 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Keflavík

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Keflavík today?

Right now it is 1 °C (33 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like -3 °C (27 °F). Today’s high is 6 °C (44 °F) and tonight’s low 0 °C (33 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 90%, with 19 mm (0.73 in) expected.

Will it rain in Keflavík this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 22 mm (0.88 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Today.

Are there any weather warnings for Keflavík?

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

What is the warmest month in Keflavík?

July, with an average high of 14 °C (57 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -1 °C (29 °F). The wettest month is February, with 102 mm (4.0 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Keflavík?

June and July. June brings highs near 12 °C (54 °F) and about 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain; July highs near 14 °C (57 °F) and 51 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 Keflavík?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ReykjanesbærSouthern Peninsula1 km S5°1°97 mm
SandgerðiSouthern Peninsula8 km WNW6°1°95 mm
GarðurSouthern Peninsula8 km NNW5°1°93 mm
VogarSouthern Peninsula9 km ESE6°1°95 mm
GrindavíkSouthern Peninsula19 km SSE5°1°101 mm
ÁlftanesCapital Region29 km ENE6°2°90 mm
HafnarfjörðurCapital Region31 km ENE5°1°96 mm
SeltjarnarnesCapital Region32 km ENE6°2°87 mm

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