Average Monthly Sunshine in Moscow

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Moscow varies. It peaks at 276 hours in June and drops to 19 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1721 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Moscow, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.2 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.6 hours per day.

Moscow’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Moscow enjoys an average of 1721 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.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

July, Moscow’s wettest month, receives 81 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 3°C.

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