Suur-Rootsi Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Suur-Rootsi, Läänemaa, Estonia. 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 Suur-Rootsi. Expect long, bright days with 309 hours in June and darker periods with just 21 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1716 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 10.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 0.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Suur-Rootsi vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Suur-Rootsi enjoys an average of 1716 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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 Suur-Rootsi

August, Suur-Rootsi’s wettest month, receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).

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