Durrës 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 Durrës, Durrës County, Albania. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Durrës. Expect long, bright days with 354 hours in July and darker periods with just 93 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2526 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Durrës, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.1 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 78% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 32%.

Durrës vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Durrës enjoys an average of 2526 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Durrës

November, Durrës’s wettest month, receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).

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