Average Monthly Sunshine in Danmarkshavn

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Danmarkshavn receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Danmarkshavn varies. It peaks at 378 hours in July and drops to 0 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 2021 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Danmarkshavn serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 0.0 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Danmarkshavn enjoys an average of 2021 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

January, Danmarkshavn’s wettest month, receives 25 mm of snowfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of -18°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 3°C.

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