Miskolc 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 Miskolc, Borsod-Abauj-Zemplen, Hungary. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Miskolc varies. It peaks at 255 hours in July and drops to 36 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1767 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Miskolc. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Miskolc vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Miskolc enjoys an average of 1767 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Miskolc

July, Miskolc’s wettest month, receives 89 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 3°C (37°F).

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