Vestmannaeyjar weather in October (Iceland)

What is the weather forecast for Vestmannaeyjar in October? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In October, Vestmannaeyjar typically experiences low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 10°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Vestmannaeyjar in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 175 mm for the month. On average, there are about 19 days with rain during this month.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Vestmannaeyjar. June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Vestmannaeyjar, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Water Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 175 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 83%  

Windspeed 40 km/h  

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

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 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.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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