Garður 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 Garður, Iceland. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Garður, timing is key. In June, you can enjoy up to 112 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 0 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 664 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Garður serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.0 hours of daily sunlight.

Garður enjoys an average of 664 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

October, Garður’s wettest month, receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).

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