Reykjavík weather in October (Capital Region, Iceland)

Curious about the October weather in Reykjavík? This guide provides all the details you need.

In October, Reykjavík typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 8°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 2°C.

Reykjavík in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 92 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny 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 in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Reykjavík 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 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 in October.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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