Average Monthly Sunshine in Nalchik

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Nalchik varies. It peaks at 236 hours in June and drops to 61 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1772 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Nalchik serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.0 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Nalchik enjoys an average of 1772 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

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

Other climate information

June, Nalchik’s wettest month, receives 144 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 3°C.

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