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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Höfn varies. It peaks at 172 hours in May and drops to 17 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1191 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Höfn 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.

Höfn vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Höfn enjoys an average of 1191 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Related Climate Data for Höfn

October, Höfn’s wettest month, receives 119 mm (4.7 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 8°C (46°F).

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