If you plan to visit Reykjavik in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +45°F during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 9 rainy days in the month and around 85 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+45°F
Avg. max. temperature
+14°F
Min.
+59°F
Max.
85 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Reykjavik has OK weather in October.
Average temperature in Reykjavik in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Reykjavik for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in October is +45°F with a maximum of +54°F and a minimum of +28°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +46°F.
Is Reykjavik warm or cold in October?
Reykjavik is typically chill in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +52°F to +45°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +43°F to +36°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Reykjavik:
Climate in Reykjavik in October
Reykjavik weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+52°F
+45°F
+39°F
Min. temperature
+27°F
+14°F
+1°F
Max. temperature
+64°F
+59°F
+55°F
Rainfall
98 mm
85 mm
78 mm
Wind
3 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
78%
77%
78%
Air pressure
1003 HPa
1002 HPa
1000 HPa
Sunny days
3
4
4
Cloudy days
16
17
16
Rainy days
11
9
8
Snowy days
0
1
2
October weather is still as ok as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +52°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +45°F.As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 98 mm to 85 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 77%.Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 3 to 4.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Reykjavik in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 12 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Reykjavik is gradually decreasing during October, going from 8 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Reykjavik based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 42%, leading to total precipitation of around 74 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Reykjavik, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Reykjavik wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 37% chance of precipitation and 98 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 66 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during October in Reykjavik based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in October, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last October in Reykjavik?
This is the weather in Reykjavik in October 2023:
1 October
🌧️
+50°F
2 October
🌧️
+51°F
3 October
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+50°F
4 October
🌧️
+53°F
5 October
☁️
+46°F
6 October
☁️
+44°F
7 October
☀️
+46°F
8 October
🌧️
+48°F
9 October
☁️
+41°F
10 October
☀️
+39°F
11 October
🌧️
+48°F
12 October
🌧️
+46°F
13 October
☀️
+42°F
14 October
☀️
+44°F
15 October
☀️
+42°F
16 October
☁️
+39°F
17 October
☀️
+41°F
18 October
☁️
+44°F
19 October
🌧️
+42°F
20 October
☁️
+44°F
21 October
☀️
+42°F
22 October
☀️
+41°F
23 October
☁️
+42°F
24 October
☁️
+46°F
25 October
☀️
+49°F
26 October
☁️
+50°F
27 October
☀️
+42°F
28 October
☁️
+41°F
29 October
☁️
+44°F
30 October
🌧️
+44°F
31 October
☁️
+46°F
In October 2023 Reykjavik had 10 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +45°F, with an absolute maximum of +54°F and a minimum of +39°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 24 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Reykjavik climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Reykjavik in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+41°F) and the highest in 2001 (+51°F). The driest year was 2013 with only 7 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 215 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Reykjavik in October:
Is October a good time to visit Reykjavik?
It’s always a good time to visit Reykjavik, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Reykjavik in October?
Not really, October is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Reykjavik rainy in October?
Reykjavik is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Reykjavik in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Reykjavik in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Reykjavik, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.