October verdict

Reykjavik, Iceland in October

Weather score13Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 6°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 115mm, so some wet days are possible.

Reykjavik, Iceland, Iceland travel weather guide
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October weather

Monthly averages

Temp

6°C

Rain

115mm

Sun

2.3h

Sea

9°C

Weather score

13

Poor

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 6°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 115mm, so some wet days are possible.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 2.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Reykjavik, Iceland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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October6°C average high

October is close to Reykjavik'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.

October115mm average rain

October is one of Reykjavik's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsApril to September

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

October2.3 hours average sun

October sits close to Reykjavik's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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October9°C average sea

October is close to Reykjavik'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

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October13 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.

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