Pirdop Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Pirdop, Sofia, Bulgaria. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Pirdop, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 310 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 68 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2250 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Pirdop. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Pirdop vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Pirdop enjoys an average of 2250 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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

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

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

Related Climate Data for Pirdop

May, Pirdop’s wettest month, receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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