Average Monthly Sunshine in Haugesund

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Haugesund varies. It peaks at 226 hours in May and drops to 32 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1543 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Haugesund serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.1 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Haugesund enjoys an average of 1543 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.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

Other climate information

October, Haugesund’s wettest month, receives 176 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 13°C.

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