Højby Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Højby, Region Sjælland, Denmark. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Højby varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 230 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 40 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1630 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 7.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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%.

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

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

August, Højby’s wettest month, receives 75 mm (3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).

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