Samarkand Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Samarkand, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 396 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 131 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2955 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 13.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Samarkand vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Samarkand enjoys an average of 2955 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Samarkand

April, Samarkand’s wettest month, receives 9.1 mm (0.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).

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