Kocaeli 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 Kocaeli, Marmara Region, Turkey. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Kocaeli, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 287 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 76 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2043 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Kocaeli serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 2.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Kocaeli vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Kocaeli enjoys an average of 2043 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Related Climate Data for Kocaeli

December, Kocaeli’s wettest month, receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

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