October · Iceland
Best time to visit Þingvellir in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Þingvellir in October
Average temperature 1°C, 124 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 92% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
2.6/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 124 mm
- Humidity
- 92%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
October in Þingvellir scores 2.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 124 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Þingvellir is where Iceland’s parliament began-rift valley paths between Eurasian and North American plates. Best window: the short high-summer window when daylight peaks.
October in Þingvellir — the hardest end of the year
At 1°C (33°F) this is proper winter weather in October: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
124 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.3 hours of daylight.
That is 2.6/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 7.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Þingvellir — 4.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Þingvellir in October?
- In October, Þingvellir averages 1°C, 124 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.6/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Þingvellir?
- October earns a 2.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Þingvellir in October?
- Expect about 124 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 92% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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