Dolna Banya 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 Dolna Banya, Sofia, Bulgaria. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Dolna Banya varies. It peaks at 310 hours in July and drops to 68 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2250 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Dolna Banya. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.
Dolna Banya vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Dolna Banya enjoys an average of 2250 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Dolna Banya
June, Dolna Banya’s wettest month, receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Dolna Banya Precipitation page.
