Average Monthly Sunshine in Sauðárkrókur

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Sauðárkrókur, timing is key. In June, you can enjoy up to 189 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 0 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1043 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Sauðárkrókur serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.0 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Sauðárkrókur enjoys an average of 1043 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

September, Sauðárkrókur’s wettest month, receives 76 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 12°C.

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