Karlovy Vary Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Karlovy Vary, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Karlovy Vary, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 196 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 31 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1427 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Karlovy Vary. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Karlovy Vary vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Karlovy Vary enjoys an average of 1427 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Karlovy Vary

July, Karlovy Vary’s wettest month, receives 96 mm (3.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month February 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 Karlovy Vary Precipitation page.