Average Monthly Sunshine in Lillestrøm

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Lillestrøm 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 Lillestrøm. Expect long, bright days with 241 hours in May and darker periods with just 39 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1676 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Lillestrøm. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Lillestrøm enjoys an average of 1676 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.

Other climate information

August, Lillestrøm’s wettest month, receives 97 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month March 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 Lillestrøm Precipitation page.