Average Monthly Sunshine in Uppsala

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Uppsala varies. It peaks at 293 hours in June and drops to 34 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1829 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Uppsala. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Uppsala enjoys an average of 1829 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Other climate information

August, Uppsala’s wettest month, receives 76 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 6°C.

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