Average Monthly Sunshine in Reykjahlíð

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Reykjahlíð receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Reykjahlíð 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

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Reykjahlíð. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Reykjahlíð’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Reykjahlíð enjoys an average of 1043 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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.

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

Other climate information

October, Reykjahlíð’s wettest month, receives 78 mm of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 13°C.

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