Average Monthly Sunshine in Pirot

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Pirot varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, reaches an impressive 277 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 53 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2011 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Pirot serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Pirot enjoys an average of 2011 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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.

Other climate information

June, Pirot’s wettest month, receives 60 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 10°C.

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