Hafnarfjördur weather in October (Capital Region, Iceland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Hafnarfjördur this October? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

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

Precipitation

Hafnarfjördur in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

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're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Hafnarfjördur. June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, 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 Hafnarfjördur climate page with graphs.

 

Hafnarfjördur, 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 (7 KM, 4 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. 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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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