Average Monthly Sunshine in Denmark

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Denmark 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 Denmark. Expect long, bright days with 217 hours in December and darker periods with just 97 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2001 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Denmark, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.2 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 3.2 hours per day.

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

Denmark enjoys an average of 2001 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

August, Denmark’s wettest month, receives 21 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 25°C.

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