Average Monthly Sunshine in Tønsberg

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Tønsberg, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 240 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 41 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1674 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Tønsberg serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 8.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.4 hours of daily sunlight.

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

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.

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

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

Other climate information

October, Tønsberg’s wettest month, receives 90 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 10°C.

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.