Hou 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 Hou, Nordjylland, Denmark. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Hou varies. It peaks at 273 hours in June and drops to 28 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1809 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Hou serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 53% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 13%.

Hou vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Hou enjoys an average of 1809 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Hou

October, Hou’s wettest month, receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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