Þórshöfn weather in October (North Iceland, Iceland)

Is Þórshöfn a good destination in October, weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Þórshöfn generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 7°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 2°C.

Precipitation

Þórshöfn in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. This is the wettest month of the year, so having an umbrella ready is a smart choice. Typically, you can expect about 20 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 30 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Þórshöfn. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Þórshöfn, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 119 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 30 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Raufarhöfn, Iceland (39 KM, 24 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

Interested in more climate information?

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