Šiauliai Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Šiauliai, Šiauliai county, Lithuania. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Šiauliai, timing is key. In June, you can enjoy up to 278 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 28 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1803 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Šiauliai. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Šiauliai vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Šiauliai enjoys an average of 1803 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.

Related Climate Data for Šiauliai

July, Šiauliai’s wettest month, receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 6°C (43°F).

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