Ålesund Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Ålesund varies. It peaks at 180 hours in May and drops to 10 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1183 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 0.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Ålesund vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Ålesund enjoys an average of 1183 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, 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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

Related Climate Data for Ålesund

September, Ålesund’s wettest month, receives 156 mm (6.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month May 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 Ålesund Precipitation page.