Average Monthly Sunshine in Stockholm

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Stockholm. Expect long, bright days with 283 hours in July and darker periods with just 32 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1917 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Stockholm. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Stockholm enjoys an average of 1917 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

August, Stockholm’s wettest month, receives 74 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 6°C.

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