Average Monthly Sunshine in Kajaani

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Kajaani varies. It peaks at 267 hours in July and drops to 5 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1554 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Kajaani, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.9 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.2 hours per day.

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

Kajaani enjoys an average of 1554 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.

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

Other climate information

July, Kajaani’s wettest month, receives 97 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°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 Kajaani Precipitation page.