Hrífunes 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 Hrífunes, South Iceland, Iceland. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Hrífunes. Expect long, bright days with 164 hours in May and darker periods with just 18 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1197 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Hrífunes. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 32% of the time during the day in March, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 13%.

Hrífunes enjoys an average of 1197 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

February, Hrífunes’s wettest month, receives 147 mm (5.8 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 4°C (39°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 9°C (48°F).

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