Sarpsborg 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 Sarpsborg, Østfold, Norway. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Sarpsborg varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 240 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 41 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1674 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Sarpsborg serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 8.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Sarpsborg vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Sarpsborg enjoys an average of 1674 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Related Climate Data for Sarpsborg

August, Sarpsborg’s wettest month, receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°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 Sarpsborg Precipitation page.