Norrköping Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Norrköping, Östergötland, Sweden. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Norrköping varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 227 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 28 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1498 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Norrköping. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.9 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 44% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 1%.
Norrköping vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Norrköping enjoys an average of 1498 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Norrköping
July, Norrköping’s wettest month, receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 6°C (43°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Norrköping Precipitation page.
