Banská Štiavnica 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 Banská Štiavnica, Banskobystrický kraj, Slovakia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Banská Štiavnica. Expect long, bright days with 234 hours in July and darker periods with just 40 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1649 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Banská Štiavnica. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Banská Štiavnica vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Banská Štiavnica enjoys an average of 1649 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Banská Štiavnica

June, Banská Štiavnica’s wettest month, receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 2°C (36°F).

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