Dalvík weather in October (North Iceland, Iceland)

What's the typical weather in Dalvík for October? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Dalvík generally includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 4°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -1°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Precipitation

Dalvík in October usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 168 mm for the month. This month is characterized by heavy rain, often falling intensely. Equip yourself with a poncho to stay protected from the rain. This month experiences about 18 days of snow/rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 50 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Dalvík. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dalvík, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 168 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 50 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (37 KM, 23 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.

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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