Sauðárkrókur weather in October (North Iceland, Iceland)

Curious about the October weather in Sauðárkrókur? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Sauðárkrókur 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.

Sauðárkrókur in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 19 days of snow/rain.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 50 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Sauðárkrókur. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sauðárkrókur, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 115 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 50 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 18% *  
* Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (71 KM, 44 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 Sauðárkrókur 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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