Average Monthly Sunshine in Kranj

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Kranj varies. It peaks at 291 hours in July and drops to 57 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1976 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Kranj, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.9 hours per day.

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

Kranj enjoys an average of 1976 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

September, Kranj’s wettest month, receives 123 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 4°C.

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