Balchik Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Balchik, Dobrich, Bulgaria. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Balchik. Expect long, bright days with 283 hours in July and darker periods with just 72 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2156 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 9.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, 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%.

Balchik 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

June, Balchik’s wettest month, receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°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 Balchik Precipitation page.