Average Monthly Sunshine in Búðardalur

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Búðardalur varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 182 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 9 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1258 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Búðardalur, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.1 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.3 hours per day.

Búðardalur’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Búðardalur enjoys an average of 1258 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

February, Búðardalur’s wettest month, receives 73 mm of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 2°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 13°C.

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