Kópavogur weather in October (Capital Region, Iceland)

Is October a good time to explore Kópavogur weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

October in Kópavogur generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 8°C, while night temperatures can drop to 2°C.

Precipitation

Kópavogur in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 92 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Kópavogur. June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kópavogur, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 2°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 (2 KM, 1 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

Interested in more climate information?

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