Reykjavík weather in October

October in Reykjavík: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

#7 of 12 months in Reykjavík · #555 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 57/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Reykjavík climate normals — October

Daytime high7°C / 44°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low2°C / 36°F
Feels like (high)3°C / 37°F
Rainfall107 mm / 4.2 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days14 days
Humidity86%💦 very humid
Dew point2°C / 36°F
Sunshine4.9 h/day
Daylight9.7 h
Wind21 km/h / 13 mph
Snowfall4.3 cm / 1.7 in
Air quality (US AQI)30🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Reykjavík in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Reykjavík?
October in Reykjavík: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Reykjavík on SeasonMap's comfort score (57/100).
What is the weather like in Reykjavík in October?
In October, Reykjavík averages a daily high of 6.5°C and a low of 2.4°C, with about 107.3 mm of rain over roughly 14.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Reykjavík in October?
Reykjavík has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in October.
Does it snow in Reykjavík in October?
Reykjavík sees roughly 4.3 cm of snowfall in October.

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