Vík í Mýrdal 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 Vík í Mýrdal, South Iceland, Iceland. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Vík í Mýrdal varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 164 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 18 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1197 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Vík í Mýrdal serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.6 hours of daily sunlight.

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%.

Vík í Mýrdal enjoys an average of 1197 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

February, Vík í Mýrdal’s wettest month, receives 185 mm (7.3 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 4°C (39°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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