Average Monthly Sunshine in Karlskrona

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Karlskrona. Expect long, bright days with 285 hours in June and darker periods with just 28 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1833 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Karlskrona. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.9 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Karlskrona enjoys an average of 1833 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

October, Karlskrona’s wettest month, receives 67 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 9°C.

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