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When to go · Höfn

Höfn in October

Great month. Inside Höfn's best window: Jun–Aug for the Ring Road and midnight light; Feb–Mar and Oct–Mar for ice caves.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
7°C / 2°C
average high / low
Rain days
14
Crowds
Medium
Iceland overall
Prices
Medium
Iceland overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Höfn

Inside Höfn's best window: Jun–Aug for the Ring Road and midnight light; Feb–Mar and Oct–Mar for ice caves.

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • HöfnHighs around 7 °C, lows around 2 °C, rain on about 14 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Iceland overall
Medium
Prices · Iceland overall
Medium

Iceland overall: Auroras and fewer crowds; first storms and snow in the north.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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