Grindavík weather in October (Reykjanes, Iceland)

Looking to travel to Grindavík in October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, Grindavík generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 9°C, while night temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Grindavík in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 21 days.

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 Grindavík. July typically offers 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 Grindavík climate page with graphs.

 

Grindavík, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 92 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (41 KM, 25 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 Grindavík 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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