Härnösand Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Härnösand, Västernorrland, Sweden. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Härnösand varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 288 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 34 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1812 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Härnösand serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Härnösand vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Härnösand enjoys an average of 1812 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Härnösand

October, Härnösand’s wettest month, receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 3°C (37°F).

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