Aðaldalur weather in October (North Iceland, Iceland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Aðaldalur in October? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Aðaldalur includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 6°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -0°C.

Precipitation

Aðaldalur in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. During the wettest month of the year, an umbrella can be your best friend to stay dry. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 50 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 Aðaldalur. July and August typically offer 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 Aðaldalur climate page with graphs.

 

Aðaldalur, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 135 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 50 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (35 KM, 22 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

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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