Normal weather for Iceland in October
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.
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.
Iceland in October |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
4°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
6°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
2°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
117 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
14 days | 14 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 temperatures, averaging around 6°C during the day and nights close to 1°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers. During the day, wear a thick coat, jumper, and long trousers. For the evening and morning, we recommend a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature drops to around 5°C, with nights close to 0°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Iceland will be around 3°C, with nights close to -1°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
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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.
Is October a good time to visit Iceland?
After some sun? Then October isn’t the best time to be in Iceland. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Iceland in October
With 15°C, Iceland hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -8°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -12°C to a high of 8°C.
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The climate of Iceland is based on weather data from Reykjavík. Other spots, like VíkHúsavík, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Iceland for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in October in Iceland
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Iceland, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in Iceland
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Iceland, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect around 14 days of rain in Iceland.
Daily Snowfall in October in Iceland
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in October in Iceland, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in October.
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.
Temperature in October in Iceland Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Iceland, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Iceland Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Iceland, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in October in Iceland per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in October in Iceland, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in October for Iceland
Click on a specific day in October for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Iceland. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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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.
