Average Monthly Sunshine in Saint Petersburg

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Saint Petersburg 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 Saint Petersburg, timing is key. In June, you can enjoy up to 276 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 12 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1640 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Saint Petersburg, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.2 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.4 hours per day.

Saint Petersburg’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Saint Petersburg enjoys an average of 1640 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.

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

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

August, Saint Petersburg’s wettest month, receives 77 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 3°C.

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