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Ólafsfjörður weather in October (North Iceland, Iceland)

Looking to travel to Ólafsfjörður in October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In October, Ólafsfjörður generally has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 5°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 0°C.

Ólafsfjörður in October usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 164 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense rainshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 50 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 Ólafsfjörður. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ólafsfjörður, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 164 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 50 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 18% *  
* Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (50 KM, 31 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 Ólafsfjörður 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
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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