Vipava Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Vipava, Slovenia. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Vipava. Expect long, bright days with 290 hours in July and darker periods with just 84 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2117 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Vipava, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.8 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 63% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 28%.

Vipava enjoys an average of 2117 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

November, Vipava’s wettest month, receives 118 mm (4.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 6°C (43°F).

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