Selfoss weather in October (South Iceland, Iceland)

What's the typical weather in Selfoss for October? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In October, Selfoss tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 8°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 3°C.

Precipitation

Selfoss in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 151 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 19 days.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 92 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Selfoss. June and July 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 Selfoss climate page with graphs.

 

Selfoss, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 151 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 92 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (48 KM, 30 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.

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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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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