Lund Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Lund, Denmark. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Lund. Expect long, bright days with 229 hours in June and darker periods with just 25 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1619 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Lund serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 45% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 11%.

Lund enjoys an average of 1619 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.

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

August, Lund’s wettest month, receives 77 mm (3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month April 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 Lund Precipitation page.