Ockelbo 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 Ockelbo, Gavleborg, Sweden. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Ockelbo varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 258 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 46 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1837 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Ockelbo serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Ockelbo vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

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

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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.

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

Related Climate Data for Ockelbo

August, Ockelbo’s wettest month, receives 88 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 5°C (41°F).

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.