Average Monthly Sunshine in Odense

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 Odense, Funen, Denmark. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Odense, timing is key. In June, you can enjoy up to 266 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 30 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1763 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Odense. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1 hour of sunlight per day.

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

Odense enjoys an average of 1763 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

August, Odense’s wettest month, receives 74 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 13°C.

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