Dalvík Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Dalvík, North Iceland, Iceland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Dalvík. Expect long, bright days with 189 hours in June and darker periods with just 0 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1043 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Dalvík, 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%.

Dalvík enjoys an average of 1043 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

October, Dalvík’s wettest month, receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 4°C (39°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 Dalvík Precipitation page.