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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Laugarvatn, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 201 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 20 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1327 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Laugarvatn, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.7 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 0.7 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 36% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 12%.

Laugarvatn enjoys an average of 1327 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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.

February, Laugarvatn’s wettest month, receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 2°C (36°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 Laugarvatn Precipitation page.