Reykjahlíð weather in October (North Iceland, Iceland)

How is the weather in Reykjahlíð in October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, Reykjahlíð generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 5°C. But by evening, they drop to around -1°C.

Reykjahlíð in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Typically around 16 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 50 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Reykjahlíð. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Reykjahlíð climate page with graphs.

 

Reykjahlíð, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 113 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 50 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 18% *  
* Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in October

Find out more about the weather in Iceland in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Reykjahlíð in October?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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