Tirana 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 Tirana, Tirana County, Albania. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Tirana varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 354 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 93 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2526 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Tirana serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.1 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 78% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 32%.
Tirana vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Tirana enjoys an average of 2526 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Tirana
November, Tirana’s wettest month, receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Tirana Precipitation page.
