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Reykjavík in October: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Reykjavík in October is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 6 °C, and the sea is about 8 °C. With about 18 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
13/100 · #7
Warmth
#6
Dryness
#6
Sun
#8
Sea warmth
#5
Published best categories: none
Reykjavík · OctoberPhoto: rheins · CC BY 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 6 °C
- Average low
- 2 °C
- Sea
- 8 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 18 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 1 h/day
- Humidity
- 90 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 10 | 6 | 20 | 164 | 2.6 | 87 | 2.7 | 10 | 17 |
| October (selected) | 6 | 2 | 18 | 146 | 1.2 | 90 | 3.1 | 8 | 13 |
| November | 3 | -0 | 19 | 147 | 0.3 | 91 | 3.9 | 7 | 10 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: October (13/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | +4 | +4 °C | +3.4 °C | +2 | +18 mm | +1.4 h | -2.8 % | -0.4 m/s | +1.8 °C |
| November | -3 | -2.6 °C | -2.4 °C | +0.9 | +1.1 mm | -0.9 h | +1 % | +0.8 m/s | -1.5 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Reykjavík in October?
The average daily high is around 6 °C, with an average daily low of about 2 °C.
Can you swim in Reykjavík in October?
The sea is about 8 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Reykjavík in October?
The curated estimate is about 18 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 146 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Reykjavík?
No month in Reykjavík reaches the threshold for a clear recommendation in the climate score; the month comparison above shows the differences.