Arendal Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Arendal, Aust-Agder, Norway. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Arendal varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 275 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 39 hours. 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 vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Arendal enjoys an average of 1785 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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

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

Related Climate Data for Arendal

October, Arendal’s wettest month, receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).

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.