Kalmar Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kalmar, Kalmar county, Sweden. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Kalmar, timing is key. In June, you can enjoy up to 285 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 28 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1833 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Kalmar, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.5 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.9 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 54% of the time during the day in June, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 13%.

Kalmar vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Kalmar enjoys an average of 1833 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Related Climate Data for Kalmar

July, Kalmar’s wettest month, receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°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 Kalmar Precipitation page.