Plovdiv Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Plovdiv, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 325 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 79 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2341 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Plovdiv serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Plovdiv enjoys an average of 2341 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

May, Plovdiv’s wettest month, receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).

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