Average Monthly Sunshine in Monte Petrosu

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Monte Petrosu 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 Monte Petrosu. Expect long, bright days with 362 hours in July and darker periods with just 118 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2640 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.1 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.9 hours.

Monte Petrosu’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Monte Petrosu enjoys an average of 2640 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast, dark winter and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

November, Monte Petrosu’s wettest month, receives 12 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C.

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