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 high | 7°C / 44°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Rainfall | 107 mm / 4.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 4.3 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.