AI-generatedStykkishólmur at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 14°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 10.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,130 h
- Rain a year
- 987 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in Stykkishólmur
Stykkishólmur 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 3 °C. With around 1,130 hours of sunshine a year, Stykkishólmur is rather dull; June is the sunniest month with 5.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Stykkishólmur
The best time to visit Stykkishólmur is from June to July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 10.6 °C. Rain is frequent from August to May; the wettest month is September with 111 mm.
Stykkishólmur through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Stykkishólmur in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 3–9 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Stykkishólmur in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 13–14 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Stykkishólmur in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 4–11 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 2.1 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Stykkishólmur in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 0.8 h of sun a day
- 48 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
Aug – May
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Oct – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Stykkishólmur for you.
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 rainSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 7°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 7°
- Evening, 20:00: about 5°
- Night, 23:00: about 4°
08:2118:12
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 07:50–09:33 · evening 17:00–18:44
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:30–07:50 · evening 18:44–19:03
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 Stykkishólmur compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 9° at the start of the month to 6° at the end. The sea cools from 8° to 6°. The days get 3.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 9° | 6° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 1° |
| Sea | 8° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 8.0 h |
What is the weather like in Stykkishólmur in October?
In October, Stykkishólmur is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 7.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 93 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stykkishólmur.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 52 min08:21 – 18:12
- UV index
- 0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 76 %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 %22 %
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 Stykkishólmur
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 Stykkishólmur: score 55 against 7. In July, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in July. July has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 7 | 55better |
| Daytime high | 7° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 9° |
| Sea | 7.4° | 10.0° |
| Sunshine | 2.3 h | 5.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 93 mm | 58 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Stykkishólmur month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
3January3° · Sea 3° · 0.5 h
In January, Stykkishólmur is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 2.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 17 days, totalling 98 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stykkishólmur.
Stykkishólmur in January4February3° · Sea 2° · 1.9 h
In February, Stykkishólmur is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 2.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 16 days, totalling 100 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stykkishólmur.
Stykkishólmur in February6March3° · Sea 2° · 3.2 h
In March, Stykkishólmur is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 2.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 16 days, totalling 94 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stykkishólmur.
Stykkishólmur in March16April6° · Sea 3° · 4.8 h
In April, Stykkishólmur is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 69 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stykkishólmur.
Stykkishólmur in April26May9° · Sea 5° · 5.5 h
In May, Stykkishólmur is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 5.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stykkishólmur.
Stykkishólmur in May51June13° · Sea 8° · 5.8 h
In June, Stykkishólmur is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 8.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Stykkishólmur – and yet one of the best months here.
Stykkishólmur in June55July14° · Sea 10° · 5.0 h
In July, Stykkishólmur is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 10.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 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 Stykkishólmur – and yet one of the best months here.
Stykkishólmur in July47August14° · Sea 11° · 4.1 h
In August, Stykkishólmur is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Stykkishólmur.
Stykkishólmur in August21September11° · Sea 9° · 3.1 h
In September, Stykkishólmur is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 111 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stykkishólmur.
Stykkishólmur in September7October7° · Sea 7° · 2.3 h
In October, Stykkishólmur is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 7.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 93 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stykkishólmur.
Stykkishólmur in October9November4° · Sea 5° · 1.0 h
In November, Stykkishólmur is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 5.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 80 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stykkishólmur.
Stykkishólmur in November6December3° · Sea 4° · 0.0 h
In December, Stykkishólmur is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 3.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. There is practically no direct sunshine: the sun barely rises above the horizon. Precipitation falls on about 15 days, totalling 93 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stykkishólmur.
Stykkishólmur 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 Stykkishólmur
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 | 3 | 3° | −2° | 2.5° | 0.5 h | 17 | 98 |
| FebruaryFeb | 4 | 3° | −2° | 2.2° | 1.9 h | 16 | 100 |
| MarchMar | 6 | 3° | −2° | 2.1° | 3.2 h | 16 | 94 |
| AprilApr | 16 | 6° | 1° | 3.1° | 4.8 h | 14 | 69 |
| MayMay | 26 | 9° | 4° | 5.2° | 5.5 h | 13 | 68 |
| JuneJun | 51 | 13° | 7° | 8.3° | 5.8 h | 10 | 53 |
| JulyJul | 55 | 14° | 9° | 10.0° | 5.0 h | 11 | 58 |
| AugustAug | 47 | 14° | 9° | 10.6° | 4.1 h | 13 | 71 |
| SeptemberSep | 21 | 11° | 6° | 9.4° | 3.1 h | 16 | 111 |
| OctoberOct | 7 | 7° | 3° | 7.4° | 2.3 h | 15 | 93 |
| NovemberNov | 9 | 4° | 0° | 5.4° | 1.0 h | 14 | 80 |
| DecemberDec | 6 | 3° | −2° | 3.7° | 0.0 h | 15 | 93 |
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
65.08° N, 22.73° W · 0 m · Atlantic/Reykjavik
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Stykkishólmur
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 6.7 – 8.1 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Stykkishólmur ranges from 2.1 °C in March to 10.6 °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 December 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 9.8 and 11.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 2.5° | 1.4° | 3.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.2° | 0.8° | 3.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 2.1° | 1.2° | 3.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 3.1° | 1.7° | 4.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 5.2° | 3.5° | 6.4° | cold |
| JuneJun | 8.3° | 7.2° | 9.2° | cold |
| JulyJul | 10.0° | 9.0° | 10.7° | cold |
| AugustAug | 10.6° | 9.8° | 11.7° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 9.4° | 8.7° | 10.4° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 7.4° | 6.7° | 8.1° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 5.4° | 4.0° | 6.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 3.7° | 1.7° | 5.0° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Stykkishólmur
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 2.3 of 9.9 hours of daylight in Stykkishólmur, 23 % 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 Stykkishólmur: 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, Stykkishólmur has about 15 rainy days with 93 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Stykkishólmur
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 Stykkishólmur
How breezy and how cloudy Stykkishólmur 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 Stykkishólmur typically peaks at 23 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate 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: Sep – Jun.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 76 % of the sky over Stykkishólmur: mostly cloudy, with about 2.3 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 Stykkishólmur
When Stykkishólmur 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, Stykkishólmur has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 8 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 Stykkishólmur
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Stykkishólmur 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.
Stykkishólmur has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 50) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5).
- 13
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 31
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 7
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 5
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 0.3 h of sun a day
- 16 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
- 1,970 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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Stykkishólmur vs Ólafsvík
In October the holiday weather in Stykkishólmur and Ólafsvík is about equally good (score 7 vs 4). During the day Ólafsvík is 1 °C warmer than Stykkishólmur. The sea in Ólafsvík is 2 °C warmer. Ólafsvík gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Stykkishólmur | Ólafsvík |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 7 | 4 |
| Daytime high | 7° | 8° |
| Sea | 7° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 16 |
| Best time | Jun – Jul | Jun – Jul |
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In October, Stykkishólmur ranks 1 of 15 destinations in this country.
- StykkishólmurThis page7°7°7
- 2Reykjavík8°9°6
- 3Hafnarfjörður8°9°6
- 4Keflavík8°9°6
- 5Grindavík8°9°6
- 6Borgarnes8°8°5
- 7Ólafsvík8°9°4
- 8Hveragerði8°9°4
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Frequently asked questions about Stykkishólmur
When is the best time to visit Stykkishólmur?
The best time to visit Stykkishólmur 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 Stykkishólmur?
The sea temperature in Stykkishólmur ranges from 2.1 °C in March to 10.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Stykkishólmur in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 7.4 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Stykkishólmur?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 14 °C and nights around 9 °C. February is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Stykkishólmur?
Rain is frequent from August to May; the wettest month is September with 111 mm. The driest month is June with 53 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Stykkishólmur get?
Stykkishólmur gets around 1,130 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 5.8 hours a day; in December there is practically no direct sun.
What time zone is Stykkishólmur in?
Stykkishólmur is on UTC all year.
How long is the flight from London to Stykkishólmur?
A nonstop flight from London to Stykkishólmur takes about 2 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,970 km.
Which school holidays are best for Stykkishólmur?
Stykkishólmur has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 50) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 13, May half-term 31, summer holidays 50, October half-term 7, Christmas holidays 5.