Rucava Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Rucava, Kurzeme, Latvia. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Rucava, timing is key. In June, you can enjoy up to 295 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 28 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1857 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Rucava. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 65% of the time during the day in June, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 11%.

Rucava enjoys an average of 1857 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

August, Rucava’s wettest month, receives 81 mm (3.2 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 11°C (52°F).

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