Thessaloníki 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 Thessaloníki, Macedonia, Greece. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Thessaloníki. Expect long, bright days with 339 hours in July and darker periods with just 104 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2421 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Thessaloníki. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Thessaloníki vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Thessaloníki enjoys an average of 2421 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.

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.

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.

Related Climate Data for Thessaloníki

December, Thessaloníki’s wettest month, receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).

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