Banya Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Banya, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Banya varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 325 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 79 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2341 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Banya, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.6 hours per day.

Banya vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Banya enjoys an average of 2341 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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.

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

Related Climate Data for Banya

May, Banya’s wettest month, receives 52 mm (2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 5°C (41°F).

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