Average Monthly Sunshine in Szombathely

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 Szombathely, Vas, Hungary. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Szombathely. Expect long, bright days with 255 hours in July and darker periods with just 53 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1853 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Szombathely. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Szombathely enjoys an average of 1853 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

June, Szombathely’s wettest month, receives 83 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 4°C.

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