Djúpivogur Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Djúpivogur, East Iceland, Iceland. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Djúpivogur varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 172 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 17 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1191 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Djúpivogur serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Djúpivogur vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Djúpivogur enjoys an average of 1191 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.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Djúpivogur

October, Djúpivogur’s wettest month, receives 99 mm (3.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 7°C (45°F).

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