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When to go · Ísafjörður

Ísafjörður in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug). Across Iceland: Auroras and fewer crowds; first storms and snow in the north.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
6°C (43°F) / 1°C (34°F)
average high / low
Rain days
18
Crowds
Medium
Iceland overall
Prices
Medium
Iceland overall

Verdict

GoodIceland month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Aug). Across Iceland: Auroras and fewer crowds; first storms and snow in the north.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • ÍsafjörðurHighs around 6 °C (43 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 18 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.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Ísafjörður, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Good

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 6 °C (43 °F)

    Jun: 10 °C (50 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 1 °C (34 °F)

    Jun: 4 °C (39 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 18

    Jun: 11 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    Jun: High

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Jun: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jun: 0

October: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug). Across Iceland: Auroras and fewer crowds; first storms and snow in the north.

June: Inside Ísafjörður's best window: Jun–Aug.

Ísafjörður: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

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

Build the full packing list for your trip →

Across Iceland in October →