Average Monthly Sunshine in Rostov on Don

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Rostov on Don, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 315 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 39 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2036 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Rostov on Don, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.3 hours per day.

Rostov on Don’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Rostov on Don enjoys an average of 2036 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Other climate information

May, Rostov on Don’s wettest month, receives 40 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 31°C.

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