Average Monthly Sunshine in Helsingborg

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Helsingborg, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 230 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 40 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1630 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Helsingborg. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Helsingborg enjoys an average of 1630 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

August, Helsingborg’s wettest month, receives 88 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 7°C.

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