Akureyri vs Edinburgh in October

Edinburgh is the better pick in October — 68 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Akureyri is cold, rainy, clean air.

Akureyri vs EdinburghOctober climate, side by side

AkureyriEdinburgh
Comfort score52/100 (D)68/100 (C)
Feels-like high5°C10°C
Avg high / low7° / 0°14° / 7°
Rainfall138 mm78 mm
Rainy days1914
Humidity90%85%
Air quality (AQI)3228

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Akureyri vs Edinburgh in October — FAQ

Is October better in Akureyri or Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is the better pick in October — 68 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Akureyri is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Akureyri vs Edinburgh in October?
In October, Akureyri averages 7°C high / 0°C low with about 138 mm of rain; Edinburgh averages 14°C high / 7°C low with about 78 mm.