Kirkjubæjarklaustur Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kirkjubæjarklaustur, South Iceland, Iceland. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Kirkjubæjarklaustur, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 164 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 18 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1197 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Kirkjubæjarklaustur serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 32% of the time during the day in March, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 13%.

Kirkjubæjarklaustur enjoys an average of 1197 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

September, Kirkjubæjarklaustur’s wettest month, receives 133 mm (5.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).

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