Klaksvík Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Klaksvík, Faroe Islands, Denmark. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Klaksvík. Expect long, bright days with 139 hours in May and darker periods with just 8 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 880 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Klaksvík. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 4.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Klaksvík vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Klaksvík enjoys an average of 880 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Related Climate Data for Klaksvík

December, Klaksvík’s wettest month, receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).

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