Average Monthly Sunshine in Espoo

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Espoo receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Espoo varies. It peaks at 298 hours in June and drops to 30 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1840 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Espoo, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.9 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1 hour per day.

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

Espoo enjoys an average of 1840 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

August, Espoo’s wettest month, receives 72 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 8°C.

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