Average Monthly Sunshine in Samsun

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Samsun varies. It peaks at 277 hours in July and drops to 87 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2030 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Samsun, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 2.9 hours per day.

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

Samsun enjoys an average of 2030 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

December, Samsun’s wettest month, receives 40 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C.

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