Average Monthly Sunshine in Førde

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Førde varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 226 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 32 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1543 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Førde. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Førde enjoys an average of 1543 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

October, Førde’s wettest month, receives 203 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 13°C.

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