Västerlanda Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Västerlanda, Västra Götaland, Sweden. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Västerlanda 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 Västerlanda. 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%.

Västerlanda vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Västerlanda enjoys an average of 1779 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Västerlanda

August, Västerlanda’s wettest month, receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 7°C (45°F).

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