Räätäniemi Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Räätäniemi, Finland. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Räätäniemi, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 267 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 5 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1554 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 0.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 44% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 5%.

Räätäniemi vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Räätäniemi enjoys an average of 1554 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Räätäniemi

July, Räätäniemi’s wettest month, receives 98 mm (3.9 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 1°C (34°F).

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