October weather forecast
Iceland

October in Iceland represents a transition towards the colder months, signaling the advancement of autumn and the onset of winter. Average temperatures during this month drop to a range of 2°C (35.6°F) to 7°C (44.6°F). The southern and western coastal regions, including Reykjavik, remain slightly warmer, courtesy of the ocean's moderating effect. However, the drop in temperature becomes more pronounced as the month progresses.

Daylight hours continue to decrease rapidly in October, with sunrise shifting to 8 am and sunset to about 6 pm by the month's end. The resulting longer nights provide excellent opportunities for viewing the Northern Lights, given the right weather conditions.

October sees a marked increase in precipitation, averaging between 70mm (2.76") to 110mm (4.33"). As temperatures continue to drop, the rain gradually transitions into snow, especially in the northern regions and at higher altitudes. Snowfall becomes more frequent towards the end of the month, setting the stage for the upcoming winter season.

Wind conditions in October intensify, with average speeds of 16km/h (9.9mph). The colder temperatures combined with the wind chill can make the conditions feel significantly cooler, particularly during periods of strong wind.

Despite the change in weather, October can be an attractive time to visit Iceland. The month sees fewer tourists, making popular attractions less crowded. Also, the chance of witnessing the Northern Lights increases as the nights lengthen. The landscape transforms as well, with fall colors giving way to the white blanket of the early snows. October, therefore, offers a unique blend of autumn and winter experiences for those visitors willing to brave the colder weather and potentially unpredictable conditions.

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• Reykjavík - October »
  The weather in Reykjavík, Iceland gets progressively colder in October, with an average high of 6.2°C (43.2°F) and the first signs of snowfall appearing at 3mm (0.12"). In Reykjavík, in October, during 14.3 rainfall days, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Kópavogur - October »
  What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Kópavogur? On the last day of October, sunrise is at 09:06 and sunset at 17:15 GMT.
• Akureyri - October »
  January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Akureyri, Iceland. In Akureyri, in October, during 9.4 snowfall days, 175mm (6.89") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Akranes - October »
  October is the first month it typically snows in Akranes, Iceland. In Akranes, in October, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 37mm (1.46") of accumulated precipitation.
• Selfoss - October »
  In Selfoss, Iceland, in October, during 17.5 rainfall days, 84mm (3.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Selfoss, during October, the rain falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 84mm (3.31") of precipitation.
• Ísafjörður - October »
  October ushers in a minute temperature change in Ísafjörður, with average high-temperatures reducing from September's frosty 9°C (48.2°F) to a cold 5.8°C (42.4°F). Ísafjörður records a mild decrease in temperature during the nights of October, averaging a still wintry 1.5°C (34.7°F). October is the month with the most rainfall in Ísafjörður, with 122mm (4.8") of accumulated precipitation.
• Vestmannaeyjar - October »
  The month with the most rainfall in Vestmannaeyjar is October, when the rain falls for 18.5 days and typically aggregates up to 162mm (6.38") of precipitation. In Vestmannaeyjar, during October, the rain falls for 18.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 162mm (6.38") of precipitation.
• Grindavik - October »
  In Grindavik, during October, the rain falls for 19.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 83mm (3.27") of precipitation. In October, in Grindavik, the rain falls for 19.2 days.
• Seltjarnarnes - October »
  On the first day of October in Seltjarnarnes sunrise is at 07:36 and sunset at 18:58. On the last day of October, in Seltjarnarnes, sunrise is at 09:07 and sunset at 17:15 GMT.
• Borgarnes - October »
  In Borgarnes in October, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 37mm (1.46") of accumulated precipitation. October, the second month of autumn in Borgarnes, experiences a further temperature dip consistent with the transition from summer to winter.