Akureyri Weather in October

What's the weather like in Akureyri (Northeast) in October 2024?

The climate in Akureyri during October can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

October is in the fall / autumn in Akureyri and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

Akureyri weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 3.6°C 38.5°F
Nightly temperature -1.6°C 29.1°F
Average temperature 1°C 33.8°F
Daily sunshine 2.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 79 mm 3.1 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 5.6°C 42°F
Humidity 83%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average October is the wettest month of the year in Akureyri with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Akureyri

Akureyri average temperature in October

October rainfall

Akureyri average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Akureyri average rain in October

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Akureyri in October 2024.

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Akureyri weather stats

Akureyri weather statistics
Hottest month: July 12°C 53.6°F
Driest month: May 36mm 1.4ins
Sunniest month: May 2.9hrs
Coldest month: January -1.5°C 29.3°F
Wettest month: October 79mm 3.1ins
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