Average Monthly Sunshine in Žalec

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Žalec varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 278 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 68 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2049 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Žalec. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Žalec enjoys an average of 2049 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 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.

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

Other climate information

June, Žalec’s wettest month, receives 116 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 5°C.

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