Rastinniemi Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Rastinniemi, Eastern Finland, Finland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Rastinniemi, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 259 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 12 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1553 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 8.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 0.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Rastinniemi vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Rastinniemi enjoys an average of 1553 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Related Climate Data for Rastinniemi

July, Rastinniemi’s wettest month, receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 7°C (45°F).

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