Bodø 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 Bodø, Nordland, Norway. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Bodø varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 222 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 0 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1334 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Bodø serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.0 hours of daily sunlight.

Bodø vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Bodø enjoys an average of 1334 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Bodø

September, Bodø’s wettest month, receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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