Skálholt weather in October (Iceland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Skálholt during October? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

During October, Skálholt usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 7°C. But by evening, they drop to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Skálholt in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 157 mm for the month. This month experiences about 18 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 92 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Skálholt. June, 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 Skálholt climate page with graphs.

 

Skálholt, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 157 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 92 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (66 KM, 41 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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