Ankara Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ankara, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Ankara. Expect long, bright days with 330 hours in July and darker periods with just 70 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2351 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Ankara. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.0 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Ankara vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Ankara enjoys an average of 2351 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Ankara

March, Ankara’s wettest month, receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).

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.