Hólmavík weather in October (Westfjords, Iceland)

How does the weather in Hólmavík usually fare in October? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Hólmavík generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 6°C. At night, they generally drop to 1°C.

Precipitation

Hólmavík in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 147 mm for the month. With this being the rainiest month, having an umbrella is essential to avoid unexpected rain. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 20 days of the month will see rainfall.

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

 

Hólmavík, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 147 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

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

Precipitation

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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.

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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