AI-generatedHveragerði at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 15°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 11.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,190 h
- Rain a year
- 1,516 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Elevation
- 53 m
Climate in Hveragerði
Hveragerði has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 15 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,190 hours of sunshine a year, Hveragerði is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 5.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Hveragerði
The best time to visit Hveragerði is from June to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 11.8 °C. The wettest month is September with 167 mm of precipitation.
Hveragerði through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hveragerði in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 5–11 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Hveragerði in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 14–15 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Hveragerði in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 5–12 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Hveragerði in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 1.0 h of sun a day
- 52 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Oct – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 7°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 8°
- Evening, 20:00: about 6°
- Night, 23:00: about 5°
08:1118:09
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:41–09:20 · evening 17:00–18:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:23–07:41 · evening 18:39–18:58
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Hveragerði compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 10° at the start of the month to 6° at the end. The sea cools from 9° to 8°. The days get 3.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 10° | 6° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 1° |
| Sea | 9° | 8° |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | 8.3 h |
What is the weather like in Hveragerði in October?
In October, Hveragerði is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 143 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hveragerði.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 58 min08:11 – 18:09
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+0offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %14 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Hveragerði
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Hveragerði: score 54 against 4. In July, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in July. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 4 | 54better |
| Daytime high | 8° | 15° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 9° |
| Sea | 8.6° | 11.7° |
| Sunshine | 2.7 h | 4.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 16 | 15better |
| Rainfall | 143 mm | 90 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Hveragerði month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
1January3° · Sea 6° · 0.7 h
In January, Hveragerði is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 6.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 18 days, totalling 151 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hveragerði.
Hveragerði in January2February3° · Sea 6° · 2.0 h
In February, Hveragerði is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 5.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 17 days, totalling 147 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hveragerði.
Hveragerði in February4March5° · Sea 6° · 3.3 h
In March, Hveragerði is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 5.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 140 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hveragerði.
Hveragerði in March11April8° · Sea 7° · 4.9 h
In April, Hveragerði is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 6.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 111 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hveragerði.
Hveragerði in April30May11° · Sea 8° · 5.9 h
In May, Hveragerði is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 101 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hveragerði.
Hveragerði in May49June14° · Sea 10° · 5.4 h
In June, Hveragerði is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Hveragerði – and yet one of the best months here.
Hveragerði in June54July15° · Sea 12° · 4.8 h
In July, Hveragerði is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 90 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Hveragerði – and yet one of the best months here.
Hveragerði in July49August15° · Sea 12° · 4.6 h
In August, Hveragerði is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 111 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Hveragerði – and yet one of the best months here.
Hveragerði in August22September12° · Sea 10° · 3.4 h
In September, Hveragerði is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 167 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hveragerði.
Hveragerði in September4October8° · Sea 9° · 2.7 h
In October, Hveragerði is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 143 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hveragerði.
Hveragerði in October5November5° · Sea 7° · 1.2 h
In November, Hveragerði is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 7.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 128 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hveragerði.
Hveragerði in November2December3° · Sea 6° · 0.3 h
In December, Hveragerði is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 6.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 17 days, totalling 149 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hveragerði.
Hveragerði in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Hveragerði
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−2°), the warmest in July (9°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to June, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 1 | 3° | −2° | 6.0° | 0.7 h | 18 | 151 |
| FebruaryFeb | 2 | 3° | −2° | 5.8° | 2.0 h | 17 | 147 |
| MarchMar | 4 | 5° | −1° | 5.9° | 3.3 h | 17 | 140 |
| AprilApr | 11 | 8° | 1° | 6.6° | 4.9 h | 16 | 111 |
| MayMay | 30 | 11° | 4° | 8.0° | 5.9 h | 16 | 101 |
| JuneJun | 49 | 14° | 7° | 10.0° | 5.4 h | 14 | 78 |
| JulyJul | 54 | 15° | 9° | 11.7° | 4.8 h | 15 | 90 |
| AugustAug | 49 | 15° | 9° | 11.8° | 4.6 h | 15 | 111 |
| SeptemberSep | 22 | 12° | 6° | 10.4° | 3.4 h | 19 | 167 |
| OctoberOct | 4 | 8° | 3° | 8.6° | 2.7 h | 16 | 143 |
| NovemberNov | 5 | 5° | 0° | 7.3° | 1.2 h | 16 | 128 |
| DecemberDec | 2 | 3° | −2° | 6.4° | 0.3 h | 17 | 149 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
64.00° N, 21.19° W · 53 m · Atlantic/Reykjavik
Sea temperature in Hveragerði
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 7.9 – 9.4 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Hveragerði ranges from 5.8 °C in February to 11.8 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 11.1 and 12.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6.0° | 5.4° | 6.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 5.8° | 5.2° | 6.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 5.9° | 5.3° | 6.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.6° | 6.0° | 7.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 8.0° | 7.5° | 8.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 10.0° | 9.0° | 10.8° | cold |
| JulyJul | 11.7° | 10.8° | 12.8° | cold |
| AugustAug | 11.8° | 11.1° | 12.7° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 10.4° | 9.6° | 11.2° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 8.6° | 7.9° | 9.4° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 7.3° | 6.7° | 7.9° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 6.4° | 5.8° | 6.8° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Hveragerði
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 2.7 of 10.0 hours of daylight in Hveragerði, 27 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Hveragerði: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Hveragerði has about 16 rainy days with 143 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Hveragerði
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 5).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- over 2 h
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Hveragerði
How breezy and how cloudy Hveragerði is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Hveragerði typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Dec – Mar.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Hveragerði: mostly cloudy, with about 2.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Hveragerði
When Hveragerði is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Hveragerði has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 10 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 28 out of 100: possible.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Hveragerði
Weather for your travel dates
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Hveragerði in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Hveragerði has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 51) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 2).
- 9
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 34
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 51
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 4
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 2
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 0.5 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,840 km
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Hveragerði vs Selfoss
In October the holiday weather in Hveragerði and Selfoss is about equally good (score 4 vs 3). During the day it is about as warm in Selfoss as in Hveragerði. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Hveragerði | Selfoss |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 4 | 3 |
| Daytime high | 8° | 8° |
| Sea | 9° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 17 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jul |
Through the year
Iceland in October: the best places
In October, Hveragerði ranks 7 of 14 destinations in this country.
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- 7HveragerðiThis page8°9°4
- 8Selfoss8°9°3
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Frequently asked questions about Hveragerði
When is the best time to visit Hveragerði?
The best time to visit Hveragerði is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Hveragerði?
The sea temperature in Hveragerði ranges from 5.8 °C in February to 11.8 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Hveragerði in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 8.6 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Hveragerði?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 15 °C and nights around 9 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Hveragerði?
The wettest month is September with 167 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 78 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Hveragerði get?
Hveragerði gets around 1,190 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 5.9 hours a day; in December there are 0.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Hveragerði in?
Hveragerði is on UTC all year.
How long is the flight from London to Hveragerði?
A nonstop flight from London to Hveragerði takes about 2 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,840 km.
Which school holidays are best for Hveragerði?
Hveragerði has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 51) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 2). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 9, May half-term 34, summer holidays 51, October half-term 4, Christmas holidays 2.