Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Rize, Black Sea Region Turkey, Turkey. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Sunshine in Rize varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 210 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 84 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1620 hours.
In Rize, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.0 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 2.8 hours per day.
Rize enjoys an average of 1620 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
September, Rize’s wettest month, receives 205 mm (8.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Rize Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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