October · Iceland
Best time to visit Gullfoss in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Gullfoss in October
Average temperature -2°C, 148 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 95% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
1.8/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -2°C
- Rainfall
- 148 mm
- Humidity
- 95%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
October in Gullfoss scores 1.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around -2°C, 148 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Gullfoss tumbles in two wide tiers into a canyon on the Hvítá river, part of Iceland's Golden Circle route.
October in Gullfoss — off-season conditions
October averages -2°C (29°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 148 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 1.8/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 6.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 4.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Gullfoss in October?
- In October, Gullfoss averages -2°C, 148 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.8/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Gullfoss?
- October earns a 1.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Gullfoss in October?
- Expect about 148 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 95% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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