Reykjavík vs Ilulissat: which is sunnier?
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Ilulissat is the sunnier overall: about 2,313 hours of sunshine a year to Reykjavík's 1,318. Reykjavík has the higher Sunshine Score in 3 of 12 months; the other 9 are within 2 points.
Scores are the 0–100 Sunshine Score — sunshine, daytime warmth and dryness in one number, per month.
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At a glance
| Reykjavík | Ilulissat | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunshine hours / year | 1,318 | 2,313 |
| Sunniest month | July (29/100) | July (28/100) |
| Nov–Feb average score | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Jun–Aug average score | 23/100 | 16/100 |
| Rain / year | 1,465 mm | 402 mm |
| Warmest sea | 11°C / 52°F | 8°C / 46°F |
| Peak midday UV | 3 (moderate) | 3 (moderate) |
Reykjavík vs Ilulissat month by month
| Month | Sunshine Score | Day high °C | Rain mm | Sea °C | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavík | Ilulissat | Reykjavík | Ilulissat | Reykjavík | Ilulissat | Reykjavík | Ilulissat | |
| January | 0 | 0 | 3° | -10° | 153 | 20 | 5° | -2° |
| February | 0 | 0 | 3° | -11° | 136 | 16 | 4° | -2° |
| March | 0 | 0 | 3° | -10° | 138 | 20 | 5° | -2° |
| April | 0 | 0 | 5° | -4° | 106 | 26 | 6° | -1° |
| May | 0 | 0 | 8° | 4° | 83 | 35 | 8° | 1° |
| June | 18 | 7 | 11° | 9° | 72 | 35 | 9° | 4° |
| July | 29 | 28 | 13° | 12° | 85 | 39 | 11° | 8° |
| August | 22 | 14 | 12° | 10° | 109 | 58 | 11° | 7° |
| September | 10 | 0 | 10° | 5° | 161 | 46 | 9° | 5° |
| October | 0 | 0 | 7° | -1° | 131 | 42 | 8° | 3° |
| November | 0 | 0 | 4° | -5° | 137 | 37 | 7° | 0° |
| December | 0 | 0 | 3° | -7° | 154 | 28 | 5° | -1° |
The sunnier month by month: Jan even · Feb even · Mar even · Apr even · May even · Jun Reykjavík · Jul even · Aug Reykjavík · Sep Reykjavík · Oct even · Nov even · Dec even.
When to pick which
- November–February: too close to call — Reykjavík averages 0/100, Ilulissat 0/100. Reykjavík is the warmer, around 3°C daytime highs vs -8°C. See the winter sun ranking.
- March–May: too close to call — Reykjavík averages 0/100, Ilulissat 0/100. Reykjavík is the warmer, around 5°C daytime highs vs -3°C.
- June–August: Reykjavík (average score 23/100 vs 16). Reykjavík is the warmer, around 12°C daytime highs vs 10°C.
- September–October: Reykjavík (average score 5/100 vs 0). Reykjavík is the warmer, around 9°C daytime highs vs 2°C.
Sea temperature
Reykjavík's sea gets warmer: 11°C / 52°F at its peak vs 8°C. Swimmable water (21°C+): Reykjavík never, Ilulissat never. Month-by-month sea temperatures are in the table above.
Full month-by-month guides: Reykjavík weather by month · Ilulissat weather by month.
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