Average Monthly Sunshine in Sotkamo

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Sotkamo varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 267 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 5 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1554 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Sotkamo serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.2 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Sotkamo enjoys an average of 1554 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, 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.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

July, Sotkamo’s wettest month, receives 98 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 0°C.

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