Average Monthly Sunshine in Cluj-Napoca

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Cluj-Napoca receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Cluj-Napoca varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 278 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 54 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2040 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Cluj-Napoca, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.8 hours.

Cluj-Napoca’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Cluj-Napoca enjoys an average of 2040 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

June, Cluj-Napoca’s wettest month, receives 85 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 2°C.

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