Average Monthly Sunshine in Skien

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Skien 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 1682 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, the city 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.

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

Skien enjoys an average of 1682 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast, dark winter and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

November, Skien’s wettest month, receives 102 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 11°C.

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