Reykjavík in October
Find out everything about the water temperature in Reykjavík in October. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in October for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in October
Minimum:
43.4 °F
Average:
46.7 °F
Maximum:
50.0 °F
Sea water temperature in Reykjavík in October
In the city of Reykjavík, the month of October is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 43.4°F on October 31, 2018, with an average temperature being 46.7°F and a maximum temperature reaching 50.0°F on October 2, 2017.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | 48.8°F | 46.9°F | 49.9°F |
| Oct 2 | 48.6°F | 46.8°F | 49.7°F |
| Oct 3 | 48.4°F | 46.8°F | 49.6°F |
| Oct 4 | 48.2°F | 46.8°F | 49.7°F |
| Oct 5 | 48.0°F | 46.5°F | 49.3°F |
| Oct 6 | 47.9°F | 46.6°F | 49.1°F |
| Oct 7 | 47.8°F | 46.3°F | 48.8°F |
| Oct 8 | 47.7°F | 46.4°F | 48.6°F |
| Oct 9 | 47.5°F | 46.1°F | 48.5°F |
| Oct 10 | 47.4°F | 46.0°F | 48.6°F |
| Oct 11 | 47.3°F | 46.2°F | 48.4°F |
| Oct 12 | 47.1°F | 45.6°F | 48.2°F |
| Oct 13 | 46.9°F | 45.5°F | 48.0°F |
| Oct 14 | 46.6°F | 45.2°F | 47.6°F |
| Oct 15 | 46.5°F | 44.9°F | 47.4°F |
| Oct 16 | 46.5°F | 44.9°F | 47.1°F |
| Oct 17 | 46.4°F | 44.7°F | 46.9°F |
| Oct 18 | 46.3°F | 44.7°F | 46.7°F |
| Oct 19 | 46.2°F | 44.6°F | 46.5°F |
| Oct 20 | 46.1°F | 44.4°F | 46.4°F |
| Oct 21 | 46.1°F | 44.6°F | 46.3°F |
| Oct 22 | 46.0°F | 44.4°F | 46.3°F |
| Oct 23 | 45.8°F | 44.5°F | 46.2°F |
| Oct 24 | 45.6°F | 44.3°F | 46.1°F |
| Oct 25 | 45.6°F | 44.3°F | 46.0°F |
| Oct 26 | 45.5°F | 44.3°F | 46.4°F |
| Oct 27 | 45.4°F | 44.1°F | 46.1°F |
| Oct 28 | 45.3°F | 44.1°F | 46.3°F |
| Oct 29 | 45.2°F | 43.9°F | 46.0°F |
| Oct 30 | 45.0°F | 43.5°F | 46.0°F |
| Oct 31 | 44.8°F | 43.5°F | 45.6°F |
In an average year, Reykjavík offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in Reykjavík was recorded on August 3, 2019, reaching a 56.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 19, 2017, dipping to 32.5°F. The average readings by season are 37.4°F in Winter, 40.6°F in Spring, 51.5°F in Summer, and 46.8°F in Autumn.
October's average temperature is a slight drop from September's average of 50.5°F. In November, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 43.2°F.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Kópavogur |
42.5°F
|
2mi |
| Álftanes |
42.4°F
|
4mi |
| Hafnarfjörður |
42.2°F
|
5mi |
| Akranes |
42.1°F
|
14mi |
| Keflavík |
41.8°F
|
22mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Reykjavík