October weather forecast
Varmahlíð, Iceland

As Varmahlíð progresses into October, the temperatures further drop signaling the deepening of autumn. In comparison to September, the weather becomes chillier and daylight hours continue to decrease. A notable trait of this transition month is the increased rainfall with October witnessing the highest rainfall of the year. The UV index continues its downward trend, hinting at the diminishing solar intensity and the upcoming winter season.

Temperature

The arrival of October in Varmahlíð, Iceland, corresponds with a light shift in temperature, down from a chilly 8°C (46.4°F) in September to an icy 4°C (39.2°F). In the month of October, the average temperature dips to a subzero cold -2°C (28.4°F) during the night.

Rainfall

October is the month with the most rainfall in Varmahlíð. Rain falls for 18 days and accumulates 67mm (2.64") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:30 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of October, in Varmahlíð, Iceland, sunrise is at 09:08 and sunset at 16:54 GMT.

Sunshine

In Varmahlíð, the average sunshine in October is 2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Varmahlíð is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.