Average Monthly Sunshine in Aalborg

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Aalborg, Nordjylland, Denmark. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Aalborg varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 273 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 28 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1809 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Aalborg, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.1 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.9 hours per day.

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

Aalborg enjoys an average of 1809 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.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

Other climate information

August, Aalborg’s wettest month, receives 75 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 8°C.

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