Average Monthly Sunshine in Līgatne

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Līgatne. Expect long, bright days with 287 hours in June and darker periods with just 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 Līgatne. 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.

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

Līgatne enjoys an average of 1754 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.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

June, Līgatne’s wettest month, receives 91 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 5°C.

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