Average Monthly Sunshine in Sighişoara

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Sighişoara. Expect long, bright days with 246 hours in July and darker periods with just 60 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1844 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Sighişoara, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.0 hours per day.

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

Sighişoara enjoys an average of 1844 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.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

June, Sighişoara’s wettest month, receives 69 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month January 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 Sighişoara Precipitation page.