South Iceland Weather in October

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

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Vík í Mýrdal Höfn Selfoss Hella

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

What to Expect in South Iceland in October

South Iceland, Iceland is a region in Iceland. October in South Iceland generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C (41°F) in Skaftafell to 9°C (48°F) in Vestmannaeyjar. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Vestmannaeyjar and 0°C (32°F) in Skaftafell.

For specific regional insights in South Iceland, Iceland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Sprengisandur with an average of 131 mm (5.2 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Solheimahjaleiga with 294 mm (12 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Höfn.

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Höfn receives around 78 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

Explore South Iceland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in South Iceland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Vík í Mýrdal)

January5°C (41°F) February4°C (39°F) March5°C (41°F) April6°C (43°F) May8°C (46°F) June10°C (50°F) This monthJuly11°C (52°F) August12°C (54°F) September10°C (50°F) October7°C (45°F) November6°C (43°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South Iceland in October

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

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 South Iceland

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

Temperature range in South Iceland (October)

Precipitation variation in South Iceland (October)

Höfn

In October Höfn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
114 hours
78 hours
47 hours
Monthly rainfall
227 mm (8.9 in)
237 mm (9.3 in)
212 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Höfn →

Selfoss

In October Selfoss 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
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
121 hours
92 hours
42 hours
Monthly rainfall
177 mm (7 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Selfoss →

Hella

In October Hella generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly rainfall
175 mm (6.9 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
152 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hella →

Hveragerði

In October Hveragerði 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
172 mm (6.8 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hveragerði →

Laugarvatn

In October Laugarvatn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
121 hours
92 hours
42 hours
Monthly rainfall
194 mm (7.6 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Laugarvatn →

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

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in South Iceland in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vík í Mýrdal 7°C (45°F) 4°C (39°F) 265 mm (10 in)
Höfn 7°C (45°F) 3°C (37°F) 237 mm (9.3 in)
Selfoss 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)
Hella 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)
Hveragerði 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)
Laugarvatn 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)

South Iceland weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Iceland, Iceland in October?

South Iceland, Iceland typically experiences poor weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Höfn average around 7°C (45°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in South Iceland, Iceland in October?

Average temperatures in South Iceland, Iceland during October range from a nighttime low near 3°C (37°F) to a daytime high around 7°C (45°F) in Höfn.

Does South Iceland, Iceland get a lot of rain in October?

Rainfall in South Iceland, Iceland peaks during October. Höfn averages roughly 237 mm (9.3 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is October a Good Time to Visit South Iceland, Iceland?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Höfn.

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