East Iceland weather in October
Planning a getaway to East Iceland this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in East Iceland in October?
East Iceland is a region in Iceland. October in East Iceland generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C in Hallormsstaður to 7°C in Höfn. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Höfn and -2°C in Hallormsstaður.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Hallormsstaður with an average of 148 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Hali with 278 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Höfn. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 78 hours of sunshine in Höfn. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
For specific regional insights in East Iceland for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our East Iceland climate page.
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Average weather in Höfn
In October Höfn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Egilsstadir
In October Egilsstadir generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Seyðisfjörður
In October Seyðisfjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Vopnafjörður
In October Vopnafjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Skálafell
In October Skálafell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is October the best time to visit East Iceland?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit East Iceland due to the typically poor weather in Höfn.
On average, the best time to visit East Iceland is in with generally poor weather in Höfn.
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