Gatchina 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 Gatchina, Leningrad Region, Russia. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Gatchina varies. It peaks at 276 hours in June and drops to 12 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1629 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Gatchina serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Gatchina vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Gatchina enjoys an average of 1629 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Gatchina

June, Gatchina’s wettest month, receives 89 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 3°C (37°F).

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