Húsavík 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 Húsavík, North Iceland, Iceland. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Húsavík varies. It peaks at 189 hours in June and drops to 0 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1043 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Húsavík, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.3 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.0 hours per day.

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%.

Húsavík enjoys an average of 1043 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

October, Húsavík’s wettest month, receives 89 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C (43°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 Húsavík Precipitation page.