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Eyjafjaroarsveit weather in October (North Iceland, Iceland)

Planning a trip to Eyjafjaroarsveit in October? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

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

Eyjafjaroarsveit in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Typically around 17 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 50 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Eyjafjaroarsveit. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Eyjafjaroarsveit, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 6°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 137 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 50 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 18% *  
* Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (12 KM, 7 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 Eyjafjaroarsveit 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 6°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
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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