Yaroslavl 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 Yaroslavl, Yaroslavl Region, Russia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Yaroslavl varies. It peaks at 293 hours in June and drops to 18 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1762 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Yaroslavl, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.8 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.6 hours per day.

Yaroslavl vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Yaroslavl enjoys an average of 1762 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Yaroslavl

June, Yaroslavl’s wettest month, receives 85 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 3°C (37°F).

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