Stafafell Weather in October

October in Stafafell brings low temperatures around 6°C (43°F) during the day, dropping to 2°C (36°F) at night, with the most rainfall of the year.

Rainfall in Stafafell in October

As part of the rainy season, Stafafell sees around 17 days of rain in October, with an average of 227 mm (8.9 in). Rainfall this month is frequent and tends to be fairly heavy when it does fall. Packing waterproofs is a good idea.

Temperature in Stafafell in October

Stafafell in October gets highs of 6°C (43°F) during the day and drops to 2°C (36°F) at night. Cold conditions persist throughout the day, so warm clothing is important from the moment you head outside. With overnight lows of 2°C (36°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Stafafell in October

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 78 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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Stafafell Temperature in October

Min Temperature 2°C (36°F)  

Max Temperature 6°C (43°F)  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 227 mm (8.9 in)  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 78 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Höfn, Iceland (24 KM, 15 Miles).

What to Wear in Stafafell in October

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Stafafell in October. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. Sunglasses aren't essential this month, though you might want them for the occasional bright moment.

What To Do in Stafafell in October

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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• March
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• May
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Iceland, check out our Stafafell's climate page.

More climate data for Stafafell

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