Garðabær weather in October (Capital Region, Iceland)

What can you expect from the weather in Garðabær during October? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Garðabær generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.

Garðabær in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 20 days of rain are anticipated.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 92 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Garðabær. June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Garðabær, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Water Temperature 9°C *  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 123 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 92 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (5 KM, 3 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 Garðabær 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 9°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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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