Sandane Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Sandane, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Sandane varies. It peaks at 180 hours in May and drops to 10 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1176 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 0.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Sandane enjoys an average of 1176 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

January, Sandane’s wettest month, receives 181 mm (7.1 in) of snowfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 0°C (32°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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