Average Monthly Sunshine in Þórshöfn

Average Monthly Sunshine in Þórshöfn

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Þórshöfn, North Iceland, Iceland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Þórshöfn varies. It peaks at 112 hours in June and drops to 0 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 664 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 3.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 0.0 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Þórshöfn enjoys an average of 664 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

October, Þórshöfn’s wettest month, receives 70 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 11°C.

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