Average Monthly Sunshine in Shkodër

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Shkodër varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 347 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 117 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2561 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Shkodër serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Shkodër’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Shkodër enjoys an average of 2561 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

Other climate information

November, Shkodër’s wettest month, receives 50 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

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