Average Monthly Sunshine in Skálafell

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Skálafell. Expect long, bright days with 172 hours in May and darker periods with just 17 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1191 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Skálafell. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.6 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Skálafell enjoys an average of 1191 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.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

February, Skálafell’s wettest month, receives 109 mm of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 2°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 10°C.

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