Iceland weather in October
Are you planning a trip to Iceland in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Iceland in October?
October in Iceland generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C in Eyjafjaroarsveit to 10°C in Vestmannaeyjar. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Vestmannaeyjar and -3°C in Eyjafjaroarsveit.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Raufarhöfn with an average of 99 mm to heavy rainfall in Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon with 299 mm. The city Reykjavík usually sees around 92 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Iceland for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Iceland climate page.
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Average weather in Reykjavík
In October Reykjavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Akureyri
In October Akureyri generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Keflavík
In October Keflavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Höfn
In October Höfn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Selfoss
In October Selfoss generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Iceland?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Iceland due to the typically poor weather in Reykjavík.
Generally speaking, June and July provide tolerable weather in Reykjavík. The weather in January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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