Helsingør Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Helsingør, Hovedstaden, Denmark. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Helsingør. Expect long, bright days with 230 hours in July and darker periods with just 40 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1630 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Helsingør serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 49% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 8%.

Helsingør enjoys an average of 1630 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

August, Helsingør’s wettest month, receives 85 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 7°C (45°F).

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