Ashgabat Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Ashgabat varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 352 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 104 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2642 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Ashgabat, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.5 hours per day.

Ashgabat vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Ashgabat enjoys an average of 2642 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Related Climate Data for Ashgabat

March, Ashgabat’s wettest month, receives 6.7 mm (0.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 35°C (95°F).

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