Average Monthly Sunshine in Sfântu Gheorghe

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Sfântu Gheorghe 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 Sfântu Gheorghe, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 325 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 72 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2266 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Sfântu Gheorghe. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Sfântu Gheorghe’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Sfântu Gheorghe enjoys an average of 2266 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

October, Sfântu Gheorghe’s wettest month, receives 35 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C.

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