Sauðárkrókur weather in October (North Iceland, Iceland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Sauðárkrókur this October? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In October, Sauðárkrókur tends to experience low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 5°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -1°C.

Precipitation

Sauðárkrókur in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 19 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 50 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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 Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 50 hours *  

Percentage 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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