Weather forecast for the Laugavegur in October

In October, the weather on the Laugavegur trail is quite varied, with cool temperatures ranging from 3°C to 13°C. Rain is frequent, with some days experiencing heavy showers, while others have minimal precipitation. On certain days, the sun breaks through, providing clear skies and somewhat dry conditions. Despite the occasional sunny spell, expect overcast skies and patchy rain. Nights are chilly, with low temperatures often dropping to freezing levels.

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Start date
Oct 1
Start town
Landmannalaugar
End date
Oct 4
End town
Þórsmörk
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
4
Total distance
55 km
Daily distance
13.8 km
Average high
8°C
Average low
4°C
Average precipitation
6.7 mm/day

The Laugavegur trail in October sees a mix of weather conditions across its length. It begins with patchy rain and overcast skies in Landmannalaugar, accompanied by temperatures reaching a high of 10°C and dipping to freezing on occasion. As you move towards Hrafntinnusker, the showers grow heavier, with precipitation peaking at 30 mm. Here, high temperatures barely rise above 12°C, while lows hover around 0°C, bringing cold nights.

Continuing to Álftavatn, the weather fluctuates with both heavy rain and sunny intervals, leading to moderate highs of about 10°C. Precipitation amounts also vary widely, sometimes reaching up to 28 mm, making the area prone to sporadic downpours. Emstrur then offers a blend of sunny days and heavy rain showers, with temperatures as high as 13°C, providing warmer than average daytime conditions despite the rain. Precipitation is inconsistent, dropping significantly on individual days.

Finally, Þórsmörk features predominantly cloudy skies interrupted by sunny periods. Heavy rain is not uncommon, with precipitation occasionally exceeding 50 mm. The temperatures here are more stable, with highs consistently near 12°C and lows staying above the coldest threshold experienced earlier on the trail, though still chilly at night.

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