Best time to cruise · Shoulder season
Norwegian Fjords cruises in November
Whale-watching season peaks around Tromsø and Skjervøy in many years, and polar night begins in Tromsø late in the month. Coastal voyages are quiet and good value, and aurora cruises from the UK continue. Daylight in Bergen shrinks to around seven hours, and Christmas lights go up in the cities.
- Shoulder season
- Avg high 41°F
- 7 hrs daylight
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Norwegian Fjords in November: Shoulder season
Whale-watching season peaks around Tromsø and Skjervøy in many years, and polar night begins in Tromsø late in the month. Coastal voyages are quiet and good value, and aurora cruises from the UK continue. Daylight in Bergen shrinks to around seven hours, and Christmas lights go up in the cities.
Across Norwegian Fjords cruise ports, November brings average highs around 41°F (5°C) and lows near 35°F, with about 6.2 inches of rain over the month and roughly 7 hours of daylight.
- Verdict
- Shoulder season
- Season
- May to September for fjord cruises; coastal voyages and northern lights sailings year-round
- Average high / low
- 41°F / 35°F
- Rainfall (month)
- 6.2 in
- Daylight
- About 7 hours
- Typical cruise length
- 7 nights for the southern fjords; 12–14 nights to the North Cape; 12-day coastal round trips
What to pack: proper cold-weather layers: thermal base layers, a warm insulated waterproof jacket, hat, gloves and waterproof footwear. It's one of the wetter months, so bring a compact umbrella or rain jacket.
How November compares with the rest of the year
- Jan: Shoulder season
- Feb: Shoulder season
- Mar: Shoulder season
- Apr: Shoulder season
- May: Good time to go
- Jun: Best time to go
- Jul: Best time to go
- Aug: Best time to go
- Sep: Good time to go
- Oct: Shoulder season
- Nov: Shoulder season
- Dec: Shoulder season
- No regular sailings
- Shoulder season
- Good time to go
- Best time to go
Norwegian Fjords weather in November
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 351 | 352 | 384 | 447 | 5311 | 6016 | 6418 | 6418 | 5815 | 499 | 415 | 373 |
| Low °F (°C) | 28-2 | 28-2 | 30-1 | 351 | 436 | 5110 | 5412 | 5412 | 5010 | 426 | 352 | 30-1 |
| Rain in (mm) | 7.3186 | 6.0153 | 5.2132 | 3.897 | 3.9100 | 4.6116 | 5.4136 | 6.2157 | 6.4162 | 6.9174 | 6.2158 | 7.7196 |
| Daylight (hrs) | 5 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 5 |
November weather port by port
| Port | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geiranger | 39°F | 30°F | 8.4 in | 7 h |
| Flåm | 40°F | 32°F | 6.1 in | 7 h |
| Bergen | 42°F | 37°F | 10.0 in | 7 h |
| Stavanger | 46°F | 42°F | 7.4 in | 8 h |
| Ålesund | 43°F | 39°F | 6.1 in | 7 h |
| Olden | 39°F | 31°F | 7.8 in | 7 h |
| Tromsø | 32°F | 25°F | 4.3 in | 4 h |
| Honningsvåg (for the North Cape) | 37°F | 33°F | 3.1 in | 2 h |
| Trondheim | 38°F | 31°F | 4.4 in | 7 h |
| Oslo | 38°F | 31°F | 3.8 in | 7 h |
| Haugesund | 47°F | 44°F | 7.4 in | 8 h |
| Kristiansand | 47°F | 43°F | 5.9 in | 8 h |
Average daily highs and lows, 2015–2024, from NASA POWER, adjusted to sea level. Rain is the average monthly total.
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Norwegian Fjords in November: FAQs
Is November a good time to cruise Norwegian Fjords?
It can be, as a shoulder-season month. Whale-watching season peaks around Tromsø and Skjervøy in many years, and polar night begins in Tromsø late in the month. Coastal voyages are quiet and good value, and aurora cruises from the UK continue. Daylight in Bergen shrinks to around seven hours, and Christmas lights go up in the cities.
What is the weather like on a Norwegian Fjords cruise in November?
Across Norwegian Fjords cruise ports, November brings average highs around 41°F (5°C) and lows near 35°F, with about 6.2 inches of rain over the month and roughly 7 hours of daylight. Conditions vary from port to port and day to day.
What should I pack for a Norwegian Fjords cruise in November?
Pack proper cold-weather layers: thermal base layers, a warm insulated waterproof jacket, hat, gloves and waterproof footwear. It's one of the wetter months, so bring a compact umbrella or rain jacket. Check your cruise line's dress code for evenings.
When is the best time to cruise Norwegian Fjords?
May to September for fjord cruises; coastal voyages and northern lights sailings year-round. The best months are usually June, July, August.
Where else can I cruise in November?
November is also a top month for Mexican Riviera & Baja, Galápagos Islands, Canary Islands & Atlantic Isles, Japan, Australia & New Zealand.
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.
Sources: NASA POWER climate data.