Average Monthly Sunshine in Nizhny Novgorod

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Nizhny Novgorod 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 Nizhny 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

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Nizhny Novgorod. 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.

Nizhny Novgorod’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

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

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

June, Nizhny Novgorod’s wettest month, receives 77 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 2°C.

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