Cool
Average highs are around 5°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Iceland in October
Weather score12Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 5°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 135mm, so some wet days are possible.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
5°C
Rain
135mm
Sun
2h
Sea
8°C
Weather score
12
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 135mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 8°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Iceland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October5°C average high
October is close to Iceland's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October135mm average rain
October is one of Iceland's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsFebruary and April to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October2 hours average sun
October is below Iceland's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October8°C average sea
October is close to Iceland's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 11°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October12 weather score
October is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsApril to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels near Iceland
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ION Adventure Hotel, Nesjavellir, a Member of Design Hotels™Nesjavellir, Iceland
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101 Hotel, Reykjavik, a Member of Design Hotels™Reykjavik, Iceland
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