Average Monthly Sunshine in Joensuu

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Joensuu varies. It peaks at 259 hours in July and drops to 12 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1553 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Joensuu, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.4 hours per day.

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

Joensuu enjoys an average of 1553 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

July, Joensuu’s wettest month, receives 94 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 6°C.

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