Akureyri weather in October (North Iceland, Iceland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Akureyri this October? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During October, Akureyri usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 4°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -2°C. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Akureyri in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 146 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. You can typically expect 18 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 50 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Akureyri. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Akureyri climate page with graphs.

 

Akureyri, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Water Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 146 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 81%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 50 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 18%  

Where to go in Iceland in October

Find out more about the weather in Iceland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 6°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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