Samsun 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 Samsun, Black Sea Region Turkey, Turkey. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Samsun varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 277 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 87 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2030 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 9.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 2.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Samsun vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Samsun enjoys an average of 2030 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.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Related Climate Data for Samsun

December, Samsun’s wettest month, receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).

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.