Mandal Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Mandal, Vest-Agder, Norway. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Mandal varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 275 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 39 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1785 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Mandal serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Mandal enjoys an average of 1785 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

October, Mandal’s wettest month, receives 85 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).

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