Average Monthly Sunshine in Kostenets

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Kostenets, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 310 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 68 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2250 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Kostenets, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.3 hours per day.

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

Kostenets enjoys an average of 2250 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, 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.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Other climate information

June, Kostenets’s wettest month, receives 77 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 10°C.

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