Varna Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Varna, Bulgaria. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Varna, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 283 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 72 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2156 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Varna. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 69% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 29%.

Varna enjoys an average of 2156 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

October, Varna’s wettest month, receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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