Urðir weather in October (Iceland)

How is the weather in Urðir in October? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Urðir generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 4°C, while nights can cool down to about -2°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Urðir in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 156 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Typically around 18 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 50 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Urðir. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Urðir, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 156 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 50 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

* Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in October

Find out more about the weather in Iceland in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Precipitation

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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 Urðir in October?

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 in October.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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