Average Monthly Sunshine in Horsens

Average Monthly Sunshine in Horsens

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 Horsens, Midtjylland, Denmark. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Horsens. Expect long, bright days with 255 hours in May and darker periods with just 43 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1843 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Horsens serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.4 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Horsens enjoys an average of 1843 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.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

August, Horsens’s wettest month, receives 73 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 12°C.

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