Average Monthly Sunshine in Gatchina

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Gatchina receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

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

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Gatchina. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Gatchina’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Gatchina enjoys an average of 1629 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, 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.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

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

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.