Average Monthly Sunshine in Sandviken

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Sandviken receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Sandviken varies. It peaks at 260 hours in June and drops to 33 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1779 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Sandviken. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Sandviken enjoys an average of 1779 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

August, Sandviken’s wettest month, receives 97 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 7°C.

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