Gran Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Gran, Oppland, Norway. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Gran varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 241 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 39 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1676 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Gran. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Gran vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Gran enjoys an average of 1676 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Gran

August, Gran’s wettest month, receives 115 mm (4.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 4°C (39°F).

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