Average Monthly Sunshine in Žilina

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Žilina varies. It peaks at 217 hours in July and drops to 38 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1568 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Žilina, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.3 hours per day.

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

Žilina enjoys an average of 1568 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

July, Žilina’s wettest month, receives 96 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 7°C.

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