Kaunas 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 Kaunas, Kaunas county, Lithuania. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Kaunas, timing is key. In June, you can enjoy up to 265 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 30 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1763 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Kaunas serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1 hour of daily sunlight.

Kaunas vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Kaunas enjoys an average of 1763 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.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Related Climate Data for Kaunas

July, Kaunas’s wettest month, receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 6°C (43°F).

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