Denmark Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Denmark, Western Australia, Australia. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Denmark varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, December, reaches an impressive 217 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 97 hours. 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 vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

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.

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

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

Related Climate Data for Denmark

August, Denmark’s wettest month, receives 21 mm (0.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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.