Gråsten 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 Gråsten, Syddanmark, Denmark. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Gråsten varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 266 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 27 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1765 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Gråsten, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.9 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.9 hours per day.

Gråsten vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Gråsten enjoys an average of 1765 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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

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

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

Related Climate Data for Gråsten

August, Gråsten’s wettest month, receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).

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