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Westfjords Weather in October

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

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Ísafjörður Flateyri Patreksfjörður Súðavík

Planning a getaway to the Westfjords, 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 to Expect in the Westfjords in October

The Westfjords, Iceland is a region in Iceland. October in the Westfjords generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in Ísafjörður.

For a closer look at conditions across the Westfjords, Iceland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Bíldudalur with an average of 125 mm (4.9 in) to high rainfall in Drangsnes with 149 mm (5.9 in).

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Best Places to Visit in the Westfjords in October

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

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 the Westfjords

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

Temperature range in the Westfjords (October)

Precipitation variation in the Westfjords (October)

Ísafjörður

In October Ísafjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
22 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ísafjörður →

Flateyri

In October Flateyri generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°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
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
129 mm (5.1 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Flateyri →

Patreksfjörður

In October Patreksfjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°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
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 rainfall
144 mm (5.7 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Patreksfjörður →

Súðavík

In October Súðavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
22 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Súðavík →

Þingeyri

In October Þingeyri generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
22 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Þingeyri →

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

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Westfjords in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ísafjörður 5°C (41°F) 1°C (34°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
Flateyri 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)
Patreksfjörður 7°C (45°F) 3°C (37°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Súðavík 5°C (41°F) 1°C (34°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Þingeyri 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Hólmavík 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 147 mm (5.8 in)

The Westfjords weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

the Westfjords, Iceland typically experiences poor weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Ísafjörður average around 5°C (41°F), and temperatures drop to about 1°C (34°F) at night.

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

In Ísafjörður, the average daytime high in October is 5°C (41°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 1°C (34°F).

Does the Westfjords, Iceland get a lot of rain in October?

the Westfjords, Iceland sees substantial rainfall in October. Ísafjörður typically averages about 144 mm (5.7 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is October a Good Time to Visit the Westfjords, Iceland?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit the Westfjords, Iceland due to the typically poor weather in Ísafjörður.

Generally speaking, July and August provide unpleasant weather in Ísafjörður.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Westfjords.

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