Sandviken Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sandviken, Västra Götaland, Sweden. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

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

For those who appreciate different seasons, Sandviken serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 53% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 14%.

Sandviken vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

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 Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Related Climate Data for Sandviken

August, Sandviken’s wettest month, receives 97 mm (3.8 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 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 Sandviken Precipitation page.