AI-generatedÓlafsvík at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 14°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 11.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,270 h
- Rain a year
- 1,020 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in Ólafsvík
Ólafsvík has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 14 °C, while February is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,270 hours of sunshine a year, Ólafsvík is rather dull; June is the sunniest month with 6.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ólafsvík
The best time to visit Ólafsvík is from June to July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 11.2 °C. Rain is frequent from September to May; the wettest month is September with 117 mm.
Ólafsvík through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ólafsvík in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 4–9 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Ólafsvík in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 12–14 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Ólafsvík in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 6–11 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Ólafsvík in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–5 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 0.9 h of sun a day
- 50 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
Sep – May
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – 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 – July
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 5°
- Midday, 13:00: about 8°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 8°
- Evening, 20:00: about 6°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
08:2418:17
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 07:53–09:36 · evening 17:05–18:48
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:34–07:53 · evening 18:48–19:07
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 Ólafsvík 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 7° at the end. The sea cools from 9° to 8°. The days get 3.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 10° | 7° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 3° |
| Sea | 9° | 8° |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 8.1 h |
What is the weather like in Ólafsvík in October?
In October, Ólafsvík is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 98 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 35 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ólafsvík.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 53 min08:24 – 18:17
- UV index
- 0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 35 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 78 %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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Ólafsvík
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 Ólafsvík: score 58 against 4. In July, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 4 | 58better |
| Daytime high | 8° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 9° |
| Sea | 8.6° | 10.7° |
| Sunshine | 2.6 h | 5.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 16 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 98 mm | 58 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ólafsvík month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
1January5° · Sea 6° · 0.5 h
In January, Ólafsvík is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 5.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 102 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 39 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ólafsvík.
Ólafsvík in January4February4° · Sea 5° · 2.0 h
In February, Ólafsvík is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 5.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 101 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 39 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ólafsvík.
Ólafsvík in February7March4° · Sea 5° · 3.4 h
In March, Ólafsvík is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 5.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 90 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 37 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ólafsvík.
Ólafsvík in March19April7° · Sea 6° · 5.3 h
In April, Ólafsvík is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 5.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ólafsvík.
Ólafsvík in April30May9° · Sea 7° · 6.3 h
In May, Ólafsvík is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 7.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ólafsvík.
Ólafsvík in May53June12° · Sea 9° · 6.6 h
In June, Ólafsvík is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Ólafsvík – and yet one of the best months here.
Ólafsvík in June58July14° · Sea 11° · 5.7 h
In July, Ólafsvík is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 10.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Ólafsvík – and yet one of the best months here.
Ólafsvík in July50August14° · Sea 11° · 4.8 h
In August, Ólafsvík is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 11.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Ólafsvík.
Ólafsvík in August23September11° · Sea 10° · 3.5 h
In September, Ólafsvík is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 117 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ólafsvík.
Ólafsvík in September4October8° · Sea 9° · 2.6 h
In October, Ólafsvík is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 98 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 35 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ólafsvík.
Ólafsvík in October5November6° · Sea 8° · 1.0 h
In November, Ólafsvík is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 91 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 37 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ólafsvík.
Ólafsvík in November3December5° · Sea 7° · 0.1 h
In December, Ólafsvík is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 6.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 100 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 39 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ólafsvík.
Ólafsvík in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ólafsvík
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 4°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (0°), the warmest in August (10°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to May, 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 | 5° | 1° | 5.8° | 0.5 h | 18 | 102 |
| FebruaryFeb | 4 | 4° | 0° | 5.3° | 2.0 h | 16 | 101 |
| MarchMar | 7 | 4° | 1° | 5.2° | 3.4 h | 15 | 90 |
| AprilApr | 19 | 7° | 2° | 5.8° | 5.3 h | 13 | 72 |
| MayMay | 30 | 9° | 5° | 7.0° | 6.3 h | 12 | 65 |
| JuneJun | 53 | 12° | 8° | 9.1° | 6.6 h | 10 | 49 |
| JulyJul | 58 | 14° | 9° | 10.7° | 5.7 h | 11 | 58 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 14° | 10° | 11.2° | 4.8 h | 12 | 76 |
| SeptemberSep | 23 | 11° | 7° | 10.0° | 3.5 h | 16 | 117 |
| OctoberOct | 4 | 8° | 4° | 8.6° | 2.6 h | 16 | 98 |
| NovemberNov | 5 | 6° | 2° | 7.5° | 1.0 h | 16 | 91 |
| DecemberDec | 3 | 5° | 1° | 6.7° | 0.1 h | 17 | 100 |
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
64.89° N, 23.71° W · 0 m · Atlantic/Reykjavik
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Ólafsvík
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 8.0 – 9.2 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ólafsvík ranges from 5.2 °C in March to 11.2 °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 10.5 and 12.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 5.8° | 5.3° | 6.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 5.3° | 4.8° | 5.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 5.2° | 4.6° | 5.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | 5.8° | 5.1° | 6.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 7.0° | 6.5° | 7.6° | cold |
| JuneJun | 9.1° | 8.2° | 9.9° | cold |
| JulyJul | 10.7° | 9.8° | 11.7° | cold |
| AugustAug | 11.2° | 10.5° | 12.0° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 10.0° | 9.3° | 10.8° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 8.6° | 8.0° | 9.2° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 7.5° | 6.9° | 8.2° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 6.7° | 6.3° | 7.0° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Ólafsvík
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 2.6 of 9.9 hours of daylight in Ólafsvík, 26 % 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
Rain in Ólafsvík: 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, Ólafsvík has about 16 rainy days with 98 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Ólafsvík
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 0 · 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Ólafsvík
How breezy and how cloudy Ólafsvík 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 Ólafsvík typically peaks at 35 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh 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, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 78 % of the sky over Ólafsvík: mostly cloudy, with about 2.6 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
Snow in Ólafsvík
When Ólafsvík 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, Ólafsvík has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 7 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 22 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 Ólafsvík
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Ólafsvík 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.
Ólafsvík has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 53) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 2).
- 15
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 35
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 53
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 4
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 2
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 0.3 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 55 min
- Distance
- 2,000 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.
Good to know: Iceland
- Currency
- Icelandic Króna (ISK)
- Language
- Icelandic
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +354
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Ólafsvík vs Stykkishólmur
In October the holiday weather in Ólafsvík and Stykkishólmur is about equally good (score 4 vs 7). During the day Stykkishólmur is 1 °C cooler than Ólafsvík. The sea in Stykkishólmur is 2 °C cooler. Stykkishólmur gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Ólafsvík | Stykkishólmur |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 4 | 7 |
| Daytime high | 8° | 7° |
| Sea | 9° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 15 |
| Best time | Jun – Jul | Jun – Jul |
Through the year
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Iceland in October: the best places
In October, Ólafsvík ranks 7 of 15 destinations in this country.
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- 4Hafnarfjörður8°9°6
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- 6Borgarnes8°8°5
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Frequently asked questions about Ólafsvík
When is the best time to visit Ólafsvík?
The best time to visit Ólafsvík is from June to July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Ólafsvík?
The sea temperature in Ólafsvík ranges from 5.2 °C in March to 11.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Ólafsvík 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 Ólafsvík?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 14 °C and nights around 9 °C. February is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Ólafsvík?
Rain is frequent from September to May; the wettest month is September with 117 mm. The driest month is June with 49 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ólafsvík get?
Ólafsvík gets around 1,270 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.6 hours a day; in December there are 0.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Ólafsvík in?
Ólafsvík is on UTC all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ólafsvík?
A nonstop flight from London to Ólafsvík takes about 2 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,000 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ólafsvík?
Ólafsvík has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 53) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 2). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 15, May half-term 35, summer holidays 53, October half-term 4, Christmas holidays 2.