Vatnsholt Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Vatnsholt, South Iceland, Iceland. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Vatnsholt varies. It peaks at 201 hours in May and drops to 20 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1327 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 6.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 0.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 36% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 12%.

Vatnsholt enjoys an average of 1327 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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.

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

September, Vatnsholt’s wettest month, receives 103 mm (4.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).

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