Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon weather in October (Iceland)

Will it be warm or cold in Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In October, Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon typically experiences low temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 6°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 1°C.

Precipitation

Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 299 mm for the month. Expect around 19 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 78 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 299 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 78 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Höfn, Iceland (53 KM, 33 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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.

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

3/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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