Average Monthly Sunshine in Vostok Station

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Vostok Station, timing is key. In December, you can enjoy up to 710 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of July provide just 0 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3762 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Vostok Station. While December receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 23.7 hours, May marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Vostok Station’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Vostok Station enjoys an average of 3762 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 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.

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

Other climate information

July, Vostok Station’s wettest month, receives 47 mm of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 3°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -20°C.

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