Nizhniy Novgorod Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Nizhniy Novgorod, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Nizhniy Novgorod. Expect long, bright days with 287 hours in June and darker periods with just 25 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1839 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Nizhniy Novgorod, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.6 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.8 hours per day.

Nizhniy Novgorod vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Nizhniy Novgorod enjoys an average of 1839 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Nizhniy Novgorod

June, Nizhniy Novgorod’s wettest month, receives 77 mm (3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 2°C (36°F).

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