Average Monthly Sunshine in Kuressaare

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Kuressaare varies. It peaks at 309 hours in June and drops to 21 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 0 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 10.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 0.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Kuressaare enjoys an average of 0 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

Other climate information

August, Kuressaare’s wettest month, receives 64 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 4°C.

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