Tønsberg 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 Tønsberg, Vestfold, Norway. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Tønsberg. Expect long, bright days with 240 hours in May and darker periods with just 41 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1674 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Tønsberg, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.0 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.4 hours per day.

Tønsberg enjoys an average of 1674 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

October, Tønsberg’s wettest month, receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month April 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 Tønsberg Precipitation page.