Grimstad Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Grimstad, Aust-Agder, Norway. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Grimstad, timing is key. In June, you can enjoy up to 275 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 39 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1785 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 9.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Grimstad vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Grimstad enjoys an average of 1785 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Related Climate Data for Grimstad

October, Grimstad’s wettest month, receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).

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