Istra Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Istra, Moscow region, Russia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Istra varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 276 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 19 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1721 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Istra, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.2 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.6 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 54% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 9%.

Istra vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Istra enjoys an average of 1721 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

Related Climate Data for Istra

July, Istra’s wettest month, receives 88 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°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 Istra Precipitation page.