Eyjafjaroarsveit 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 Eyjafjaroarsveit, North Iceland, Iceland. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Eyjafjaroarsveit, timing is key. In June, you can enjoy up to 189 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 0 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1043 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Eyjafjaroarsveit serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.0 hours of daily sunlight.

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%.

Eyjafjaroarsveit enjoys an average of 1043 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

October, Eyjafjaroarsveit’s wettest month, receives 85 mm (3.3 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 3°C (37°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 6°C (43°F).

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