Average Monthly Sunshine in Ockelbo

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Ockelbo receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Ockelbo varies. It peaks at 258 hours in July and drops to 46 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1837 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Ockelbo, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.6 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 1.5 hours per day.

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

Ockelbo enjoys an average of 1837 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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, Ockelbo’s wettest month, receives 88 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 5°C.

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