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Average Monthly Sunshine in Harstad

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Harstad receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Harstad. Expect long, bright days with 248 hours in May and darker periods with just 0 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1313 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Harstad. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.3 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Harstad’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Harstad enjoys an average of 1313 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.

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

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

September, Harstad’s wettest month, receives 104 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 5°C.

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


Forecast: is it sunny in Harstad?

Sunday
23 Feb
Rain
Rain
5°C
3.3 mm
Monday
24 Feb
Light rain
Light rain
4°C
1.7 mm
Tuesday
25 Feb
Rain
Rain
7°C
5.5 mm

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