Simitli Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Simitli, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Simitli, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 368 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 103 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2744 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Simitli. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 77% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 37%.

Simitli vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Simitli enjoys an average of 2744 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Simitli

May, Simitli’s wettest month, receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).

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