Sprengisandur Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sprengisandur, South Iceland, Iceland. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Sprengisandur, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 164 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 18 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1197 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 5.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 0.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 32% of the time during the day in March, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 13%.

Sprengisandur vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Sprengisandur enjoys an average of 1197 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 Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Sprengisandur

February, Sprengisandur’s wettest month, receives 89 mm (3.5 in) of snowfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 1°C (34°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 8°C (46°F).

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