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The weather in October in Iceland
It's cold in October in Iceland with an average temperature of 4°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 2°C to a high of 6°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -4°C and 1°C.
Looking for sun? October isn’t a good month to be in Iceland. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Iceland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 15°C in 2014, Iceland reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -8°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -12°C to a highest value of 8°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In October, there is an average of 117 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. Of the total precipitation, about 18 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 6 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in October for Iceland
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Iceland. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
October weather comparison
| Iceland | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 4°C | 21°C |
| Max. temperature | 6°C | 26°C |
| Min. temperature | -4°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 117 mm | 119 mm |
| Rainy days | 14 days | 13 days |
| Total snowfall | 18 cm | 0 cm |
| Snowy days | 10 days | 0 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in Iceland with cold temps, averaging around 6°C during the day and nights around 1°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 5°C, with nights around 0°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Iceland is around 3°C, while nighttime temps are about -1°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.
Check out the climate of Iceland for all months and discover the best travel time
The climate in Iceland is based on weather data from Reykjavík. Other places, like VíkHúsavík, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Iceland to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in October in Iceland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in October in Iceland
Temperature in October in Iceland over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Iceland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in October in Iceland
Total precipitation in October in Iceland over the years
Daily Snowfall in October in Iceland
Snowfall in October in Iceland per year
Daily UV index in October in Iceland
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Iceland, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Iceland by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Iceland. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.