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Varmahlid weather in October (North Iceland, Iceland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Varmahlid this October? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

During October, Varmahlid usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 5°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -2°C. This month is marked by cold temperatures, so wearing layers is key to staying warm. Don't be caught off-guard by the cold.

Precipitation

Varmahlid in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 18 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 50 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Varmahlid. July typically offers 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 Varmahlid climate page with graphs.

 

Varmahlid, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 107 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 50 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 18% *  
Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (64 KM, 39 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

Interested in more climate information?

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