Weather in October in North Iceland
Are you planning a trip a to North Iceland in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in North Iceland in October?
North Iceland is a region in Iceland. October in North Iceland generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C in Eyjafjaroarsveit to 7°C in Raufarhöfn. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Raufarhöfn and -3°C in Eyjafjaroarsveit. October is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Raufarhöfn with an average of 99 mm to heavy rainfall in Dalvík with 168 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Akureyri.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 50 hours of sunlight in Akureyri. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of North Iceland in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our North Iceland climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in North Iceland?
Akureyri
In October Akureyri generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Húsavík
In October Húsavík 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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Laugar
In October Laugar 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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Blönduós
In October Blönduós generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Siglufjörður
In October Siglufjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in North Iceland, in Iceland.
Is October the best time to visit North Iceland?
In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to North Iceland with often poor weather in Akureyri.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly unpleasant weather in Akureyri.
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