Average Monthly Sunshine in Ankara

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Ankara 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 Ankara, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 330 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 70 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2351 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Ankara serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 2.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Ankara enjoys an average of 2351 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

March, Ankara’s wettest month, receives 14 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 31°C.

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