Šibenik Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Šibenik, Sibenik-Knin County, Croatia. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Šibenik varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 360 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 111 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2688 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Šibenik, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.7 hours per day.

Šibenik vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Šibenik enjoys an average of 2688 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.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Šibenik

November, Šibenik’s wettest month, receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

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