Skjolden Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Skjolden, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Skjolden. Expect long, bright days with 180 hours in May and darker periods with just 10 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1176 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Skjolden. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Skjolden vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Skjolden enjoys an average of 1176 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Skjolden

December, Skjolden’s wettest month, receives 122 mm (4.8 in) of snowfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of -3°C (27°F). During the driest month May 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 Skjolden Precipitation page.