Astrakhan Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Astrakhan, Astrakhan Region, Russia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Astrakhan varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 330 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 60 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2428 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Astrakhan. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Astrakhan vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Astrakhan enjoys an average of 2428 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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.

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

Related Climate Data for Astrakhan

April, Astrakhan’s wettest month, receives 17 mm (0.7 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 32°C (90°F).

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