Kópavogur weather in October (Capital Region, Iceland)

What can you expect from the weather in Kópavogur during October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

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

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, we can expect around 20 days of rain.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 92 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 9°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 123 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 92 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in October and which places have the best weather 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 Kópavogur in October?

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 in October.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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