Average Monthly Sunshine in Arendal

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Arendal 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 Arendal. Expect long, bright days with 275 hours in June and darker periods with just 39 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1785 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Arendal, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.2 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.3 hours per day.

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

Arendal enjoys an average of 1785 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

October, Arendal’s wettest month, receives 79 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 11°C.

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