Akranes weather in October (West Iceland, Iceland)

Planning a trip to Akranes in October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In October, Akranes generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C.

Akranes in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. Typically around 19 days of rainfall is expected.

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

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

 

Akranes, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Water Temperature 9°C *  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 92 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (22 KM, 13 Miles).

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

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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 Akranes 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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