Barð Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Barð, Iceland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Barð varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 189 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 0 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1043 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Barð, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.3 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.0 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 28% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 5%.

Barð enjoys an average of 1043 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.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

October, Barð’s wettest month, receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C (43°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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