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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Grundarfjordur. Expect long, bright days with 182 hours in May and darker periods with just 9 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1258 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Grundarfjordur serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 33% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 7%.

Grundarfjordur enjoys an average of 1258 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.

September, Grundarfjordur’s wettest month, receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).

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