Marstrand 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 Marstrand, Västra Götaland, Sweden. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Marstrand varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 260 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 33 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1779 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 8.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.1 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 53% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 14%.
Marstrand vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Marstrand enjoys an average of 1779 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Marstrand
October, Marstrand’s wettest month, receives 106 mm (4.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 9°C (48°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Marstrand Precipitation page.
