Cool
Average highs are around 6°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
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.
Monthly averages
Temp
6°C
Rain
115mm
Sun
2.3h
Sea
9°C
Weather score
13
Poor
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.
Map
Compare Reykjavik, Iceland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
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.
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.
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.