Jelgava 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 Jelgava, Zemgale, Latvia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Jelgava varies. It peaks at 287 hours in June and drops to 24 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1754 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Jelgava. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Jelgava vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Jelgava enjoys an average of 1754 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Jelgava

July, Jelgava’s wettest month, receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 6°C (43°F).

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