Sprengisandur weather in October (South Iceland, Iceland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Sprengisandur this October? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In October, Sprengisandur typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 5°C. At night, they generally drop to -1°C.

Precipitation

Sprengisandur in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 18 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 76 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 Sprengisandur. July generally stands out with 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 Sprengisandur climate page with graphs.

 

Sprengisandur, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 131 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 76 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

Data from: Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland (73 KM, 45 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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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