Salo 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 Salo, Southern Finland, Finland. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Salo varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 288 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 28 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1843 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Salo. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Salo enjoys an average of 1843 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.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

August, Salo’s wettest month, receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 9°C (48°F).

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