Falun Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Falun, Dalarna, Sweden. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Falun varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 258 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 46 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1837 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Falun serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Falun enjoys an average of 1837 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

August, Falun’s wettest month, receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 5°C (41°F).

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