Average Monthly Sunshine in Ulsteinvik

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Ulsteinvik varies. It peaks at 180 hours in May and drops to 10 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1183 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Ulsteinvik serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Ulsteinvik enjoys an average of 1183 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, 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.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

September, Ulsteinvik’s wettest month, receives 159 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month May 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 Ulsteinvik Precipitation page.