SeasonMapIceland in October
October is Iceland's 7th-best month (rank 7 of 12): its 4 destinations average 48/100, led by Reykjavík at 56 — 4°C and 17 rainy days — while Vík trails at 34 with 260 mm of rain.
#7 of 12 months for Iceland · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Iceland in October
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reykjavík | City | 4°C | 127 mm · 17 days | 56 tier D | — |
| 2 | Akureyri | City | 5°C | 138 mm · 19 days | 52 tier D | — |
| 3 | Húsavík | City | 2°C | 123 mm · 17 days | 50 tier D | — |
| 4 | Vík | Beach | 3°C | 260 mm · 20 days | 34 tier F | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means October is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.