Smilyan Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Smilyan, Smolyan, Bulgaria. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Smilyan, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 325 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 79 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2341 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Smilyan. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Smilyan enjoys an average of 2341 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

June, Smilyan’s wettest month, receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).

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