Grundarfjordur weather in October (West Iceland, Iceland)

Is October a good time to explore Grundarfjordur weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In October, Grundarfjordur usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 7°C, cooling down at night to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Grundarfjordur in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 72 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Grundarfjordur. June, July and August typically offer 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 Grundarfjordur climate page with graphs.

 

Grundarfjordur, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 72 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 23% *  

Data from: Stykkishólmur, Iceland (30 KM, 19 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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