Gjerdavik 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 Gjerdavik, Hordaland, Norway. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Gjerdavik varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 193 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 13 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1232 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Gjerdavik, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.4 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.4 hours per day.

Gjerdavik vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Gjerdavik enjoys an average of 1232 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

Related Climate Data for Gjerdavik

December, Gjerdavik’s wettest month, receives 193 mm (7.6 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 4°C (39°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).

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