West Iceland weather in October
Are you planning a trip to West 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 West Iceland in October?
West Iceland is a region in Iceland. October in West Iceland generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C in Húsafell to 8°C in Akranes. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Akranes and -1°C in Húsafell.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Hellissandur with an average of 108 mm to high rainfall in Húsafell with 123 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 92 hours of sunlight in Borgarnes. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.
For a closer look at October's conditions in West Iceland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at West Iceland's yearly weather, check out our West Iceland climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in West Iceland?
Borgarnes
In October Borgarnes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Grundarfjordur
In October Grundarfjordur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Stykkishólmur
In October Stykkishólmur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Akranes
In October Akranes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Búðardalur
In October Búðardalur 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in West Iceland, in Iceland.
Is October the best time to visit West Iceland?
In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to West Iceland with often poor weather in Borgarnes.
On average, the best time to visit West Iceland is in June and July with generally tolerable weather in Borgarnes. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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