Reykjavík weather in October (Capital Region, Iceland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Reykjavík during October? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of October in Reykjavík typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 8°C. At night, it falls to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Reykjavík in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 19 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 92 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 Reykjavík. June and July typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Reykjavík, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Water Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 122 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 92 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 31%  

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. With a water temperature of around 9°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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Reykjavík.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Iceland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Iceland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.