Raufarhöfn weather in October (North Iceland, Iceland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Raufarhöfn this October? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Raufarhöfn includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 7°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 2°C.

Precipitation

Raufarhöfn in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. As the rainiest month, carrying an umbrella is advisable to manage the frequent rain. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 22 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 30 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Raufarhöfn. August typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Raufarhöfn, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Sunshine 30 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

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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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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