Average Monthly Sunshine in Skagen

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Skagen, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 308 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 49 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1979 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Skagen enjoys an average of 1979 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.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

October, Skagen’s wettest month, receives 79 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 9°C.

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