Gagra 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 Gagra, Abkhazia, Georgia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Gagra varies. It peaks at 281 hours in August and drops to 86 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2174 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Gagra. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Gagra vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Gagra enjoys an average of 2174 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, 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.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Gagra

January, Gagra’s wettest month, receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C (43°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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