Ästad Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ästad, Halland, Sweden. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Ästad, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 233 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 42 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1612 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Ästad. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Ästad vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Ästad enjoys an average of 1612 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Related Climate Data for Ästad

August, Ästad’s wettest month, receives 102 mm (4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 7°C (45°F).

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