Vänersborg Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Vänersborg, Västra Götaland, Sweden. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Vänersborg varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 260 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 33 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1779 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Vänersborg. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.1 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 53% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 14%.
Vänersborg vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Vänersborg enjoys an average of 1779 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.
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.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Vänersborg
June, Vänersborg’s wettest month, receives 89 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 6°C (43°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Vänersborg Precipitation page.
