Húsavík weather in October (North Iceland, Iceland)

How is the weather in Húsavík in October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, Húsavík generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 6°C, while nights can cool down to about 1°C.

Húsavík in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 50 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 Húsavík. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Húsavík, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 137 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 50 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 18% *  
* Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (52 KM, 32 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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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 Húsavík 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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