Average Monthly Sunshine in Blue Lagoon

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Blue Lagoon receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Blue Lagoon, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 201 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 20 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1327 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Blue Lagoon, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.7 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 0.7 hours per day.

Blue Lagoon’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Blue Lagoon enjoys an average of 1327 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

September, Blue Lagoon’s wettest month, receives 84 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 12°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Blue Lagoon Precipitation page.