Fossatún weather in October (West Iceland, Iceland)

Will it be warm or cold in Fossatún this October? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of October in Fossatún typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 7°C. But by evening, they drop to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Fossatún in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 92 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Fossatún, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 116 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 92 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (53 KM, 33 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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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