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Iceland in October

A solid time to go

Ice cave season begins

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Daytime high

7°C

45°F

Overnight low

2°C

36°F

Rainfall

70 mm

moderate

Crowd levels

low

quiet

Prices

low

value window

What to expect in Iceland in October

October brings cool weather to Iceland, with daytime highs around 7°C (45°F) and overnight lows near 2°C (36°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 70 mm of rainfall on average. Ice cave season begins.

October is a quiet stretch — most attractions are easy to access and you'll often have spaces to yourself. It's one of the best-value windows of the year for both flights and hotels. Peak season runs June–August, for context.

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