Average Monthly Sunshine in Pécs

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Pécs. Expect long, bright days with 295 hours in July and darker periods with just 57 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2066 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Pécs, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.9 hours per day.

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

Pécs enjoys an average of 2066 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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.

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

Other climate information

June, Pécs’s wettest month, receives 63 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 5°C.

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