Tasiilaq 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 Tasiilaq, Greenland. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Tasiilaq varies. It peaks at 247 hours in July and drops to 0 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1383 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 0.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Tasiilaq vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Tasiilaq enjoys an average of 1383 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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Related Climate Data for Tasiilaq

January, Tasiilaq’s wettest month, receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of snowfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of -4°C (25°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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