Akureyri weather in October (North Iceland, Iceland)

Looking to travel to Akureyri in October? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In October, Akureyri generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -2°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Akureyri in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 146 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 50 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 146 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 50 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 18%  

Where to go in Iceland in October

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

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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 Akureyri in October?

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 in October.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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