Höfn weather in October (South Iceland, Iceland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Höfn in October? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Höfn generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 7°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Höfn in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 237 mm for the month. With the year's heaviest rain occurring this month, it's best to be equipped with a poncho to handle the frequent downpours. Climate data suggests that about 17 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 78 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Höfn, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 237 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 78 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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

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