When to go · Stykkishólmur
Stykkishólmur in October
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across Iceland: Auroras and fewer crowds; first storms and snow in the north.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Medium
- Iceland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Iceland overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Sep). 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
- StykkishólmurHighs around 8 °C (46 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 46 °F (8 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 9 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 Stykkishólmur, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
May: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Night low
Oct: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
May: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 9
May: 6 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
May: 0
October: Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across Iceland: Auroras and fewer crowds; first storms and snow in the north.
May: Inside Stykkishólmur's best window: May–Sep.
Stykkishólmur: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings