Average Monthly Sunshine in Yerevan

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Yerevan receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Yerevan varies. It peaks at 353 hours in July and drops to 89 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2621 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Yerevan, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.0 hours per day.

Yerevan’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Yerevan enjoys an average of 2621 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

April, Yerevan’s wettest month, receives 14 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 31°C.

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