Skálafell weather in October (South Iceland, Iceland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Skálafell in October? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In October, Skálafell typically experiences low temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 6°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Skálafell in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 241 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 78 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Skálafell, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 241 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 78 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Höfn, Iceland (23 KM, 14 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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