Birkerød 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 Birkerød, Hovedstaden, Denmark. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Birkerød. Expect long, bright days with 230 hours in July and darker periods with just 40 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1630 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Birkerød. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 49% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 8%.
Birkerød vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Birkerød enjoys an average of 1630 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
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 Birkerød
August, Birkerød’s wettest month, receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Birkerød Precipitation page.
