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Capital Region Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Capital Region, Iceland in October.

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Reykjavík Kópavogur Hafnarfjördur Mosfellsbær

Are you planning a trip a to Capital Region, Iceland in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Capital Region in October

Capital Region, Iceland is a region in Iceland. October in Capital Region generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Reykjavík.

To explore the conditions in Capital Region, Iceland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

October is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 122 mm (4.8 in) in Reykjavík.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in October. Reykjavík sees roughly 92 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Capital Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Capital Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Reykjavík)

January3°C (37°F) February3°C (37°F) March4°C (39°F) April7°C (45°F) May11°C (52°F) June14°C (57°F) This monthJuly16°C (61°F) August15°C (59°F) September12°C (54°F) October8°C (46°F) November5°C (41°F) December4°C (39°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Capital Region in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Capital Region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Capital Region

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Capital Region, Iceland?

Temperature range in Capital Region (October)

Precipitation variation in Capital Region (October)

Reykjavík

In October Reykjavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
121 hours
92 hours
42 hours
Monthly rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Reykjavík →

Kópavogur

In October Kópavogur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
121 hours
92 hours
42 hours
Monthly rainfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kópavogur →

Hafnarfjördur

In October Hafnarfjördur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
121 hours
92 hours
42 hours
Monthly rainfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hafnarfjördur →

Mosfellsbær

In October Mosfellsbær generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
121 hours
92 hours
42 hours
Monthly rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Mosfellsbær →

Garðabær

In October Garðabær generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
121 hours
92 hours
42 hours
Monthly rainfall
147 mm (5.8 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Garðabær →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Capital Region, in Iceland.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Capital Region in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Reykjavík 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Kópavogur 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Hafnarfjördur 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Mosfellsbær 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Garðabær 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Álftanes 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)

Capital Region weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Capital Region, Iceland in October?

Expect poor weather across Capital Region, Iceland in October. The popular destination of Reykjavík averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Capital Region, Iceland in October?

In Reykjavík, the average daytime high in October is 8°C (46°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

Does Capital Region, Iceland get a lot of rain in October?

Capital Region, Iceland sees substantial rainfall in October. Reykjavík typically averages about 122 mm (4.8 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Capital Region, Iceland?

In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Capital Region, Iceland with often poor weather in Reykjavík.

Generally speaking, June and July provide tolerable weather in Reykjavík. The weather in January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Capital Region.

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