Skjern Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Skjern, Midtjylland, Denmark. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Skjern. Expect long, bright days with 255 hours in June and darker periods with just 31 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1717 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Skjern serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.0 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 50% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 14%.
Skjern vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Skjern enjoys an average of 1717 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Skjern
October, Skjern’s wettest month, receives 98 mm (3.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Skjern Precipitation page.
