Búðardalur weather in October (West Iceland, Iceland)

How is the weather in Búðardalur in October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In October, Búðardalur generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 1°C.

Búðardalur in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 19 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 72 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 Búðardalur. July and August typically offer 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 Búðardalur climate page with graphs.

 

Búðardalur, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 111 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 72 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 23% *  
* Data from: Stykkishólmur, Iceland (45 KM, 28 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.

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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 Búðardalur in October?

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 in October.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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