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Average Monthly Sunshine in Ålesund

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

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

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Ålesund. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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

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

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

September, Ålesund’s wettest month, receives 156 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 10°C.

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.


Forecast: is it sunny in Ålesund?

Thursday
20 Feb
Cloudy
Cloudy
6°C
0 mm
Friday
21 Feb
Cloudy
Cloudy
10°C
0 mm
Saturday
22 Feb
Cloudy
Cloudy
12°C
0 mm

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