Neskaupstaður weather in October (East Iceland, Iceland)

How does the weather in Neskaupstaður usually fare in October? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During October, Neskaupstaður usually has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 7°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Neskaupstaður in October usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 169 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 19 days of rain.

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

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

 

Neskaupstaður, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 169 mm  

Rainy days 19 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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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